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INLAND RIVER SYSTEMS – DECKHAND

TRANSPORTATION

Inland River Deckhands perform physical labor aboard vessels and barges. Their day-to-day tasks can include making and breaking tow, standing watch, and cleaning the interior and exterior of vessels. Deckhands generally perform these tasks outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Inland River Systems – Deckhand are trained in the following subject areas:

Learn and continuously practice safety as a condition for training and future employment.
Need a positive, can do attitude and be mature and accountable for your actions at all times.
Read and communicate clearly in English.
Respond positively to supervision, no excessive anger management issues.
Able to work 15 hours in a 24 hour period and/or work 42 hours in a 72 hour period.
Able to work 6 hours on, and 6 hours off twice a day for up to 30 days at a time with up to 12 other crew members aboard a vessel.
Ability to get along with cultures other than your own.
Be able to carry up to 85 pounds, exert 100-240 lbs. of force with various types of rigging, and climb stairs or ladders of up to 100 feet in height.
Work in both day and night environments and in all types of adverse weather.

Career Options

Graduates of this program often go on to become deckhands on an inland barge. With experience and time, they can be promoted to lead deckhand or senior deckhand.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Inland River Systems – Deckhand Numbers to Know

$48K

National average earning potential for this career

Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.

Expectations

While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:

Attention to detail
Commitment to safety
Cooperation
Dependability
Observational skills
Physical endurance