Halifax Ns Deckhand Jobs – 4 Openings This Week

Deckhand
Blue Water Group —Halifax, NS
- From $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Forklift
- First Aid Certification
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Atlantic Towing —Dartmouth, NS
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- AI
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Halifax Regional Municipality —Halifax, NS
- $63,621 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
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Halifax Regional Municipality —Halifax, NS
- $77,293 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Deckhand

Blue Water Group -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
From $21 an hour

Qualifications

Customer service
Forklift
First Aid Certification
Rigging
Driving Licence

Full job description

Summary

EDGE Marine at Bluewater Group is looking to fill the position of Deck Hand on our barge fleet. This position will have the candidate working on our waterside operations and in our warehouse/plant . The Deck Hand will be working on both a steel flat deck barge, equipped with forklift and/or oil barge. These barges are pushed alongside vessels to receive waste/sludge while in port. This position will require the candidate to comfortably work with ropes/lines, securing to vessels, and operating on marine crafts for extended periods. The offloading of these barges will also be required once you depart the ship. This position will also be assisting in our warehouse and disposal plant.

Responsibilities

Observe all PPE & Safety Requirements of EDGE Marine/Bluewater Group/Halifax Port Authority.
Safe/timely loading/offloading of waste materials from our barge.
Organize & stage waste materials for disposal.
Sort and dispose of waste materials shoreside as directed.
Identify & record all hazmat & palletize by vessel.
Work with Environmental Officers/Marine Engineers during offload.
Be comfortable tying up alongside ships with heavy ropes/lines prior to beginning work.
Organizing & manifesting all waste/product offloaded by the vessel while in port.

Qualifications

Must be comfortable working in marine environment.
Position requires physical labour (carrying, lifting, dragging, pushing, pulling).
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently and maintain accurate record keeping of work performed.
Ability to operate a forklift an asset.

Working Conditions

Must be comfortable working close to ships/docks. Must be able to safely navigate dockyards/marine terminals/high traffic areas. Availability to work long days/weekends is required in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Moderate lifting will be common.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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