Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

The Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Barge Loader.

Barge Loader - Classification Description:

• Work in adverse conditions in a safe and productive manner.
• Spot and recognize unsafe conditions on vessel and barges.
• Correct hazards, if not able to correct on his own report to supervisor for proper course of action.
• Ensure to report any slip, trip, fall scratch or any other injury to pilot or supervisor so incident can be recorded and appropriate action can be taken.
• Assist with routine maintenance on the dock
• Report any fluids that enter the river
• Operate small equipment (skid steer, back hoe)
• Operate excavator for leveling barges and reclaiming
• To keep tools and equipment stowed in an orderly faction.
• Keep walkway and travel ways clear of lines, tools and debris.
• Communicate well with pilot, deckhands, truck drivers, and other vessels in fleet.
• Load barges at all docks
• Load barges to correct drafts.
• Load barges with minimal spillage.
• Good knowledge of river safety.
• Change cables and put eyes in cable.
• Knowledge of product size to assure quality of product going on barge
• Deck on switch boat when needed
• Recognize barges that may be potential problems while loading
• Draft barges and fill out barge tickets for billing
• Operate Rescue Skiff.

Basic Requirements:

• Do you have the ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts?
• Do you have the willingness and flexibility to work weekend or overtime as needed?
• Do you have the ability to do manual labor including lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds?
• Do you have the ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold?
• Do you have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and preform repetitive bending and stooping when required?
• Do you possess excellent communication skills and work well with all personnel at the Quarry?
• Are you motivated and a self-starter?
• Are you willing to work night shift?
• Interested employees must be in current classification for 12 months before applying
• If awarded position, employee must stay in this new position for at least 12 months before applying for a new position

Cumberland River Quarries is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for
Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.