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Crew members typically work a schedule based on their home residence:, us mainland : 10-12 weeks-on,  3-4 weeks-off , guam : 16 weeks-on,  3-4 weeks-off , puerto rico : 12 weeks-on,  4 weeks-off ..

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Our riverboat staff enjoy some of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront as well as the Gateway Arch. If you love the Mississippi River, having fun, and working with the best team – take a look at our available positions below and apply today!

New BSD employees are eligible for a $500 hiring incentive!  To qualify, employee must be on time for all shifts and maintain 15.5 hours per week. Employees receive $150 on first and second paychecks and $200 on their third paycheck (payment dates may vary depending on start date).

Free Metro Transportation BSD employees are eligible for free rides on any MetroBus or MetroLink train.

Free Parking on Levee for Riverboat Staff Available through 2024 calendar year.

Work on the River

Servers - $15/hr.

Our servers work in a fun and energetic environment while serving delicious food to guests on our Skyline Dinner and other specialty cruises.

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Ticket Sales Agent - $16/hr

Ticket Sales Agents help our visitors plan their experiences on our cruises and pick out the perfect item at our gift shop. They engage guests in a warm, genuine, and friendly manner.

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Cruise Coordinators - $18.34/hr

Our Cruise Coordinators help our visitors feel comfortable as they navigate up and down the Mississippi River. This is a supervisory position for individuals who seek a fun career on the water!

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Galley Dishwasher - $15.28

As a Galley Dishwasher you will assist kitchen staff by properly sanitizing and organizing dishes, as well as storage areas, and completing daily tasks to provide meals for guests on Riverboats cruises and at the Paddlewheel Café.

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Prep Cook - $15.79/hr

Our Prep Cooks are responsible for assisting kitchen staff by setting up workstations and ingredients, properly preparing food, maintaining sanitation guidelines, and completing daily tasks in order to provide meals for guests of the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch and Paddlewheel Café.

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Line Cook - $16.30/hr

Line Cooks are responsible for properly preparing and cooking food, maintaining sanitation guidelines, and completing daily tasks in order to provide meals for guests of the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch and Paddlewheel Café.

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Riverboat Captain - $31.66/hr

Our Riverboat Captains take the helm and navigate the Mississippi River to provide and enjoyable experience for our guests. They operate in compliance with all U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

*Full-time Captain position not eligible for hiring incentive.

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Work at the Gateway Arch

Tour guide - $16.30/hr.

Tour Guides will interact with guests and ensure a memorable visit to the Arch by leading groups of up to 40 guests on their Tram Ride to The Top.

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Ticket Sales Agent - $16.30/hr

Ticket Sales Agents assists visitors with purchasing tickets for the Tram Ride to the Top, Documentary Movie, VR Experience, and Riverboat Cruises.

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Call Center Agent - $16.30/hr

Call Center Agents provide valuable information to our guests while cross-selling and up-selling attractions such as the Tram Ride to the Top and cruises on the Riverboats at the Gateway.

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Equal Employment Opportunity M/F/D/V & Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workforce

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The Gateway Arch and the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, supporting diversity in the workplace. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other factor protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workforce

An important factor in providing excellent service is assuring a drug-free and alcohol-free workforce. Therefore, the Gateway Arch and the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have established a goal of providing a 100 percent drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment. Employees selected for safety-sensitive positions must also submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Gateway Arch and Riverboats at the Gateway Arch policy as well as regulatory requirements provided by the Coast Guard and the Federal Transit Administration. In addition, thorough background and criminal checks are completed for all new hires.

Applying Online

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  • The Gateway Arch and Riverboats at the Gateway Arch reserve the right to cancel, or end early, any posted position.

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MMT is a company that values families and builds careers. We provide our employees with the best equipment and training, and set them on a path for success in the marine industry. We foster family bonds both on and off the vessel by hiring only the best crews, and supporting them with a Human Resources Department and staff that value your relationships at home. It’s a winning formula that keeps many of our team members at MMT until their retirement — a fact we are very proud of.

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Employment requirements.

• Must be at least 18 years of age • Must hold a valid state issued driver’s license • Must be able to read and write in English, and comprehend written instructions, documents, etc. • Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical examination and DOT drug screen

Employment Opportunities

• No experience required • Meals and transportation provided • Year-round, full time employment • Experience extensive travel across the U.S., and enjoy the beautiful scenery of changing seasons and wildlife • MMT employees can work a schedule of 30 days on and 15 days off, 30 days on and 30 days off, or 15 days on and 15 days off. That’s over 120 days off a year.

Potential Earnings

First year earnings: $41,140 Second year earnings: $72,600 Fourth year earnings: $84,700 Seventh year earnings: $152,460

Employee Benefits

• Life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • 401(k) and profit sharing programs • Holiday pay

Inquiries : 1-800-696-5921

Training continues throughout the careers of MMT’s mariners and engineers. This ongoing education provides equal opportunities for advancement, and makes for some of the most skilled crews in the entire Marine industry.

Captains & Pilots Captains, Pilots and Relief Captains receive training to review policies, “rules of the road,” changes in company standards, and vessel management training every two years.

Captains attend the  Seamen’s Church Institute  for maritime education every two years.

Engineers MMT vessel and shoreside engineers are consistently trained to ensure they remain up-to-date on the most current procedures and equipment operations. Vessel engineers are trained every two years on new processes and equipment. Both vessel and shoreline engineers attend  Caterpillar University  to train on specific equipment and processes.

Tankerman Tankermen receive training from the Maritime Services Group of Louisiana (MSGLA) to receive merchant mariners credentials and in house training every two years.

Deckhands Deckhands must graduate from  Hinds Community College’s  Deckhand training program, and receive continuous on the job training until they advance to the position of Tankermen.

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks offers a variety of career opportunities. All are dedicated to, or support, the conservation of Mississippi's natural resources and the enhancement of outdoor recreation.  These jobs require varied levels of education and experience. Some of the career opportunities available include, but are not limited to:

Thinking of entering the field of resource management and outdoor recreation? There's no way to find out if it's right for you until you try it. There are some summer jobs available for persons over 16. People taking these jobs will receive training not taught in classrooms, and the MDWFP considers on-the-job training to be a valuable asset.

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Wildlife and Fisheries Management Management and monitoring of Mississippi's wildlife and fisheries resources are important tasks in ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy our valuable natural resources. The men and women who work in this field conduct research and surveys and manage land and timber, construct and maintain boat launching ramps and fishing piers on public lakes and streams, and oversee hunting and fishing on public areas. Job opportunities in this area include research and management biologists, technicians, managers for the agency's wildlife management areas, fish hatcheries, state and park lakes, land and timber managers, and construction crews.

Museum of Natural Science The Museum of Natural Science serves as an educational outreach for the department, reaching school children, their teachers and others throughout the state. The museum also serves as headquarters for the department's non-game and endangered species research.

The museum houses more than 250,000 specimen collections, including birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, mollusks and fish.

At the museum, a person may find such career opportunities as exhibits specialist, aquarium keeper, conservationist, biologist, educator and librarian.

Conservation Enforcement The men and women who work in this field are probably the most visible of all MDWFP employees. Conservation officers, of course, help ensure compliance with the state's game and fish laws, but that is just a part of their job. They also serve as public relations representatives and teachers in the field because they have direct contact with hunters, fishermen and other outdoor participants and field observers.

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Career opportunities in this field include writers, editors, photographers, videographers, video producers, graphic artists and press operators.

For Detailed Information The qualifications for positions with the MDWFP are detailed in job descriptions available through the State Personnel Board and local state Employment Service offices.

Additionally, the MDWFP has publications outlining general qualifications for some wildlife and fisheries jobs. These may be obtained by Writing: 

MDWFP Personnel Office P.O. Box 451 Jackson, MS  39205-0451.

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The Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge) will be hiring three high school age students this summer to work on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew. The YCC program will begin Tuesday, June 20 and end Friday, August 11, 2023.

Crew members will work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and be paid the state minimum wage of $10.33/hour.

Young men and women, 15 through 18 years of age, who are permanent residents of the United States, its Territories, or possessions, are eligible for employment without regard to social, economic, racial, or ethnic backgrounds. Applications are available here or at the Refuge office located at 102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona, MN, 55987.

YCC is a well-balanced work-learn-earn program that develops an understanding and appreciation in participating youth of the Nation’s environment and heritage. Crew members will work with agency staff and volunteers on a variety of biological, maintenance, and visitor services projects. The program also presents an early opportunity to explore a career in natural resources.

Applications must be postmarked by April 14, 2023. Applicants will be selected by random drawing and notified by Friday, April 21, 2023. Questions about the program should be directed to Mary Stefanski at 507-454-7351.

Hiring is dependent on availability of funding. 

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A barge carrying corn sank May 9 following an allision between the tow of the mv. Joe B. Wyatt and the bridge over the Mississippi River between Fort Madison, Iowa, and Niota, Ill. (Photo courtesy of WGEM, Quincy, Ill.)

Barge Strikes Iowa Bridge Over Mississippi

Work to raise a sunken barge continued May 15, nearly a week after a tow struck the Fort Madison, Iowa, bridge over the Mississippi River on May 9.

The mv. Joe B. Wyatt, owned and operated by Ingram Barge Company, had 15 barges in tow when one hit the north side of the bridge about 1:15 p.m., said Petty Officer Jose Hernandez, a public affairs specialist for the Coast Guard’s Eighth District. One barge sank. No one was injured.

The swing gate bridge was temporarily stuck in the open position as a result, halting rail and highway traffic for the next few hours. The waterway was closed in the immediate area from about 5 p.m. until midnight to allow a complete inspection. The bridge is located at Upper Mississippi Mile 383.

The bridge connects Fort Madison with Niota, Ill. It carries two lanes of highway traffic on Illinois State Route 9/Iowa Highway 2 on its upper deck and rail traffic along two tracks owned by BNSF Railway line on the lower deck.

“The bridge is now back open, and traffic is moving,” said Lena Kent, a spokeswoman for BNSF Railway. “The cause is under investigation.”

Hernandez said the barges in the tow were carrying corn, and there were no environmental impacts as a result of the allision.

The 1,675-foot bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. It opened in 1927, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. At the time its 525-foot electrified swing span—which allows river traffic to pass through—was the longest and heaviest in the country.

Caption for photo: A barge carrying corn sank May 9 following an allision between the tow of the mv. Joe B. Wyatt and the bridge over the Mississippi River between Fort Madison, Iowa, and Niota, Ill. (Photo courtesy of WGEM, Quincy, Ill.)

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Where is the Delaware River deepest? New map poster shows 113-foot answer

Where is the deepest part of the 330-mile Delaware River? Where it is also widest, where the river meets the Delaware Bay? Try Narrowsburg, New York. A new map has been published showing the mysterious contours of what is called the “Big Eddy Narrows.” 

The river, the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi, is 113 feet deep at River Mile 290, counting from Delaware Bay, and visible from the bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New York.  

The Delaware River’s average depth is only four to five feet, although holes of 12 to 18 feet are not unusual. 

A diver with a local search and rescue team said no light penetrates the bottom at all. 

Made a map poster

The map is available as an 11-by-17-inch poster that its creator has donated to benefit the non-profit Upper Delaware Council (UDC), announced UDC Executive Director Laurie Ramie. 

The map was developed by Lisa Glover of Honesdale, who became enthralled with this unique, local claim to fame of the Delaware River and contacted the UDC. 

Although one might muse that the hamlet of Narrowsburg should have been named Deepestburg, its name is derived from its other distinction of being the main stem’s narrowest part. The river courses through a rock canyon before the bridge, where it is only 200 feet wide. 

Where to see it 

The Big Eddy Observation Deck on Main Street in Narrowsburg has an interpretative sign telling these distinctive topographic features. Here the public also finds a good place to watch for bald eagles as rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rafts go by. 

Perhaps very few people paddling by or on shore looking at this scenic part of the river are aware of the fantastic underwater depth. 

This very deep part of the Delaware also is easily seen from the Darbytown Access on the Pennsylvania side. 

The interpretative sign at the deck offers two theories of how the 113-foot hole was created. The first is that a long-drowned "plunge pool" was created from a glacial waterfall. The other theory is that a pothole was formed by tumbling rocks scoured out through erosion.

A whirlpool is often visible at the Big Eddy, where the deepest point is located just downstream from the narrows. 

Log rafts spun like tops

The deeps at Narrowsburg have been known for a very long time, impacting 19th century log rafters. The Wayne County Herald's Feb. 20, 1873, edition reported that J.I. Appleby and J.E. Miller, of Narrowsburg, out of curiosity took soundings of the river from a boat. They concluded the river was 101 feet. "Rafts in coming down the Delaware are frequently drawn into this eddy and sometimes detained for days," the article reads. "Whenever the wind is blowing with any force, rafts are sure to be drawn into this eddy where they have to remain until the wind calms." 

The Herald republished an unattributed column from The Middletown Mercury on Jan. 20, 1881, stating that log rafts caught in the Big Eddy "may spin around like a top for an hour." Rafts so caught could create a river traffic jam of a hundred rafts. "I have seen 500 rafts in here at one time, some of them on top of each other, and some turned up on edge, and others bottom side up," the columnist penned. 

Extensive research 

The UDC press release states that Glover read articles from the UDC’s “The Upper Delaware” newsletter which led her to interviews with National Park Service divers who had measured the hole. Glover also found various illustrations. 

She spoke of her desire for an accurately detailed map of the river bottom with the hope of potentially solving the mystery. Although topographic maps exist showing the elevation of landforms above “sea level,” bathymetric maps show depths of landforms below water. 

Glover, in her research, discovered that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) had published a LiDAR scan of the Delaware River in 2020 and reached research scientist John Young, who provided a digital map focused on the Big Eddy section, the press release states. 

Obtaining a map 

From her research, Glover designed a topobathymetric color map with 10-foot contour lines and to-scale cross sections of The Narrows and The Deeps, printed 50 copies, and offered a stack to the UDC to share with the public as a fundraiser.  

The Big Eddy Narrows poster is available for a $20 donation to the UDC. 

Contact Administrative Support Stephanie Driscoll at [email protected] or 845-252-3022, or stop by the UDC’s office at 211 Bridge St. in Narrowsburg (next to the firehouse) on weekdays for pick-up. 

Payment must be by check or cash. Add $3 for mail orders. 

Glover is affiliated with Highlights for Children, the Stourbridge Project, the Wayne County Arts Alliance and the Center on Rural Innovation, for which she is their Placemaking Fellow. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master of engineering degree from Lehigh University and likes to use a paddle board. Her website is lisathemaker.com . 

Peter Becker has worked at the Tri-County Independent or its predecessor publications since 1994. Reach him at [email protected] or 570-253-3055 ext. 1588.

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  5. Boat jobs in Mississippi

    U.S. Department of Defense. Meridian, MS. $24,117 - $96,410 a year. Full-time + 1. 8 hour shift. Easily apply. You'll learn boat handling techniques, how to dock and undock vessels, drop and weigh anchor, interpret code signal flags, and send and receive messages via…. Active 10 days ago ·.

  6. $15-$39/hr River Boat Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

    How much do river boat jobs pay per hour in mississippi? $5.24 - $8.88. 4% of jobs. $8.88 - $12.75. 8% of jobs. $15.24 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers. $12.75 - $16.39. 16% of jobs.

  7. $13-$24/hr Riverboat Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING) May 24

    Browse 2 MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT jobs from companies (hiring now) with openings. Find job opportunities near you and apply!

  8. Life at Viking: Mississippi River Cruises

    Growing in the US and abroad: The Viking Mississippi is one of 90+ ships we operate on Rivers & Oceans around the world. Better Benefits: Mississippi crew members receive a highly competitive benefits package. Competitive compensation: We strive to offer some of the best pay in the cruise industry in the United States.

  9. Search open jobs for Mississippi River crew members at Viking Cruises

    MISSISSIPPI - Bartender. 1. 2. Next. Search results for jobs on the Viking Mississippi: join the crew of the world's #1 cruise line in River & Oceans.

  10. Careers

    Maintain the navigation channel of the Mississippi. The Corps also employs rangers who patrol the parks and waters along the river, on the water and land under the control of the Corps. Annual Salary: $35,000 to $165,000. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED, some positions require Bachelor's Degree. Companies hiring for this position:

  11. Riverboat Jobs

    Riverboat Jobs. Our riverboat staff enjoy some of the best views of St. Louis' working riverfront as well as the Gateway Arch. If you love the Mississippi River, having fun, and working with the best team - take a look at our available positions below and apply today! New BSD employees are eligible for a $500 hiring incentive!

  12. 20 Best mississippi river jobs (Hiring Now!)

    1,027 mississippi river jobs available. See salaries, compare reviews, easily apply, and get hired. New mississippi river careers are added daily on SimplyHired.com. The low-stress way to find your next mississippi river job opportunity is on SimplyHired. There are over 1,027 mississippi river careers waiting for you to apply!

  13. Employment

    Golding Barge Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We want quality employees who are looking to advance within our company. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical Insurance. Vision Insurance. Life Insurance. Short Term Disability. Long Term Disability. 401K Program.

  14. 20 Best boat jobs in mississippi (Hiring Now!)

    23. boat jobs in mississippi. Licensed Chief Engineer-Alaska Fishing Vessel-Home Base Seattle. Romanzof Fishing Co —United States. Maintain up-to-date records for all state and federal inspections. The employee frequently works in precarious places and is often exposed to extreme heat and…. Estimated: $67.5K - $85.5K a year.

  15. Careers

    Careers. MMT is a company that values families and builds careers. We provide our employees with the best equipment and training, and set them on a path for success in the marine industry.

  16. We're hiring!

    Here are the current job opportunities with Friends of the Mississippi River.

  17. Marine Mississippi River Jobs, Employment

    Avondale, LA. Typically responds within 1 day. $180 - $230 a day. Full-time. 12 hour shift. Easily apply. Deckhands assist in the operation and maintenance of Wood Resources marine vessels. Assist and support the Captain, Relief Captain or Watch Captain in ensuring…. Active 4 days ago.

  18. MDWFP

    The qualifications for positions with the MDWFP are detailed in job descriptions available through the State Personnel Board and local state Employment Service offices. Additionally, the MDWFP has publications outlining general qualifications for some wildlife and fisheries jobs. These may be obtained by Writing: MDWFP Personnel Office P.O. Box 451

  19. Looking for a Job This Summer?

    The Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge) will be hiring three high school age students this summer to work on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew. The YCC program will begin Tuesday, June 20 and end Friday, August 11, 2023. Crew members will work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and be paid the state minimum ...

  20. Assistant Men's & Women's Swim & Dive Coach

    Anyone applying for employment with Berry College will submit to a national background check. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, at (706) 290-2698. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

  21. New Mississippi River Boat Captain Jobs (Apply Today)

    mississippi river boat captain jobs. Sort by: relevance - date. 45 jobs. Towing Deckhand - 28/14. Wood Resources, LLC. Avondale, LA 70094. Follow directions and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate. Position is on a live-on boat with a 28/14 schedule.

  22. Mississippi River Ship jobs

    Guam. $40,000 - $55,000 a year. Full-time. Monday to Friday + 6. Easily apply. In August 2022, Viking launched its new, highly-anticipated Mississippi River cruises and will introduce the most luxurious ship ever built for the river, the…. Employer. Active 2 days ago.

  23. Barge Strikes Iowa Bridge Over Mississippi

    Barge Strikes Iowa Bridge Over Mississippi. May 20, 2024By Shelley Byrne. Work to raise a sunken barge continued May 15, nearly a week after a tow struck the Fort Madison, Iowa, bridge over the Mississippi River on May 9. The mv. Joe B. Wyatt, owned and operated by Ingram Barge Company, had 15 barges in tow when one hit the north side of the ...

  24. New map depicts Delaware River's deepest point at Narrowsburg, NY

    A new map has been published showing the mysterious contours of what is called the "Big Eddy Narrows.". The river, the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi, is 113 feet deep at ...

  25. Riverboat Jobs, Employment

    Barefoot Queen Riverboat. North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. $15 - $17 an hour. Full-time. 35 to 45 hours per week. Day shift + 4. Easily apply. Applicants applying for this position must successfully pass the drug test conducted by the US Coast Guard. Leading and assisting in the training of employees.

  26. Mississippi River Barge jobs

    Mississippi River Barge jobs. Sort by: relevance - date. 50+ jobs. Barge Worker. Terral RiverService, Inc. ... We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of ...

  27. Deckhand Mississippi River Jobs, Employment

    Wood Resources, LLC 5.0. Avondale, LA. Typically responds within 1 day. $180 - $230 a day. Full-time. 12 hour shift. Easily apply. Deckhands assist in the operation and maintenance of Wood Resources marine vessels. Assist and support the Captain, Relief Captain or Watch Captain in ensuring….