Role and Responsibilities • Attach and remove line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks • Handle lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the height of other barges, the dock and the vessel • Maintain vessel by performing scheduled maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, washing the vessel, chipping rusted metal, priming and painting • Make minor repairs using tools such as hammers, fire axes and ratchets, hand winches, stripping pumps, needle guns and grinders • Perform other duties as assigned by the vessel master (examples: cooking, cleaning and washing clothes). Physical Requirements Walk - Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines) Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing Grip/Hold/Pull - Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs Lift - Must be able to lift 75lbs Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential.