DECKHAND

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The position(s) are Deckhand positions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Physical Support Branch, Dredge Goetz.

Handles rope lines and steel towing cables while making up or breaking a tow for fastening barges together when not in use and for securing floating plant. Cares for, renews, and splices rope and cable, prepares light rigging, makes rope fenders.

Connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipelines. Assists in breaking up and making up tow.

Disconnects shore pipe and secures on scows for removal to new location.

Removes obstructions from the cutterhead pump and pipelines.

Assists in running cable from cutterhead to swing anchor as required during operations.

Cleans and lubricates deck machinery, working as helper to higher grade crew members in repair and overhaul of plant by dismantling and assembling equipment as directed.

Repairs handrails, walkways, and other areas of vessel as assigned using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and saws.

Chips rust from deck, removes old paint by means of paint remover, putties holes and crevices. Applies prime and finish coats on exterior of boat including hull, superstructure and deck equipment, interior walls, doors, and furniture.

Washes deck with water hose and performs general housekeeping work in quarters. Loads and stores supplies on vessel.