[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vulcan Materials jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vulcan Materials · Grand Rivers, KY # Deck Hand -Harbor Grand Rivers, KY, United States On-site Listed on Vulcan Materials’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vulcan Materials’s careers site →](https://vmcfa-prod-iccgjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/careers/job/1307) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vulcan Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/) / Deck Hand -Harbor ## Job description ### Job Summary Build tows using cables and lines in order to assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading, transporting, and discharging of aggregate barges. Assist coworkers with handling and assembling deck lines, rigging during tow building, and locking and docking activities. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the vessel in order to ensure safe working conditions. Take an active role in prioritizing safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times. ### Essential Functions - Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, including cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters throughout the vessel. - Assemble deck lines - Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking and docking activities - Perform scheduled preventative vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters - Inspect, correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions, which will affect the safety of the tow or tug. - Care for tools and equipment - Assist on taking on provisions to include fuel, water, groceries and other supplies - Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots. - Must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks. - Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations. ### Critical Competencies - Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments. - Drives Results & Ensures Accountability - Achieves aggressive goals with urgency, upholding high standards and focusing on impactful activities. Sets clear expectations, monitors performance, removes barriers, and ensures accountability. - Communicates Effectively - Communicates in ways that provide clarity of message, projects a credible and confident image to a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and audiences and maximizes impact. ### Ethical and Legal Awareness - Uphold ethical standards and ensure legal compliance in all activities. Promotes a culture of integrity and ethical behavior. - Initiative and Self-Motivation - Ability to take proactive steps, anticipate needs, and act without needing constant direction or supervision; drives to pursue goals, generates ideas, and seeks opportunities for improvement or innovation without waiting for external prompts. - Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback. ## Responsibilities ### Education - High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience. ### Experience - Candidate with valid Merchant Marine Document (Z-Card) preferred. - Previous experience as deck hand preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Must be willing to work overtime and consecutive days straight on a rotation watch schedule while on board (ex. 6 hours on, 6 hours off). - Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions while wearing protective equipment, including foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves, and boots. - Must have knowledge of general principles and practices regarding marine safety and operations. - Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance. - Knowledge of United States Coast Guard and Environmental regulations. ### Other Requirements - Working hours flexibility with company demands. - Able to work on a water vessel and travel multiple days in a row with rotating work shifts. - Comprehend essential information related to: - Spill containment and cleanup - MSDS sheets and emergency action information - Safety meeting - Candidate with a valid Driver’s License preferred. JD Disclaimer Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Grand Rivers, KY, United States - Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Vulcan Materials’s careers site →](https://vmcfa-prod-iccgjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/careers/job/1307) ## More jobs at Vulcan Materials ### [General Laborer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/985f635a9b5fafc216c7/) Grand Rivers, KY, United States ### [General Laborer (Night Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/bd03ef7f4d6bdca986fb/) Grand Rivers, KY, United States ### [Electrician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/6c5eb14b3e963d26d4b6/) Grand Rivers, KY, United States ### [Haul Truck Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/64ec635e6ea161f7df9e/) Grand Rivers, KY, United States ### [Plant Maintenance Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/84c93289716862ca641b/) Grand Rivers, KY, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Bakery/Dept Manager ON Deck](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/081b9ed58c623c9eacfa/) Kroger · Nashville, TN, United States ### [Meat/Market Manager ON Deck](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/7f5770c6fc5ad81779bc/) Kroger · Nashville, TN, United States ### [Shop Hand](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/173ef467b858ac9b56ee/) Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA ### [Operator Hand Assembly](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/50df628489d46f5efa9b/) Eaton · Washington, Pennsylvania, USA ### [RN Hospice Egg Harbor - PRN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/a34bef6c8b8ca6d723aa/) UnitedHealth Group · New Jersey OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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