Hiring: Intermediate & Experienced Inland Deckhand Company: Kirby Inland Marine Lp Location: Channelview, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:12 About the job Experience: •Basic computer skills knowledge required. •12 months of consecutive work experience preferred. •6 months minimum experience on an inland pushboat required Required Skills: •Inland Deckhands are responsible for supporting the vessel master in the safe and efficient operation of Kirby’s boats and barges. •Kirby employees are responsible for the adherence to safety rules, and safety instructions from Managers and Supervisors as a requirement for employment with Kirby. •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) Qualifications: •High School or GED required •Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family. •Work schedule and hours determined by boat. Typical work schedule is a 2 for 1 schedule up to 30 days, with a 12 hour work shift including holidays. •Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold. •Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time. •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 Compensation: •$228+/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!