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Marathon Petroleum Company has immediate openings for Deckhands in its Marine Division. A Deckhand is a critical member to the operation of a towboat and the barges in its tow. Marathon operates towboats on the Western and Inland Waterways river systems. Deckhands are generally scheduled on a 28 day on boat/28 day off boat rotation and work two six-hour shifts each day with six-hour rest periods in between shifts. Meals and lodging are provided while living on the boat.

Job Description

Marathon has immediate openings for Deckhands based out of an MPC Regional office. A Deckhand is a critical member to the operation of a towboat and the barges in its tow. Deckhands are generally scheduled on a 28 day on boat/28 day off boat rotation and work two six-hour shifts each day with six-hour rest periods in between shifts.

This is a full-time position working 6 rotations-28-days each, living on boat during your rotation. Meals and lodging are provided while living on the boat.

It is a physically demanding position requiring heavy lifting and exposure to all weather conditions; however, safety is the top priority.

Candidates outside the home port of Catlettsburg, KY are welcomed and encouraged to apply as generally, successful candidates would report to a MPC Regional office or directly to the towboat six times per year. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintaining cleanliness and operational readiness of the towboat and barges. 
• Wiring barges and attaching barges to the boat securely for the purposes of transiting waterways. 
• Ensuring safe passage of the boat and barges including completion of line handling and communication duties. 
• Being a safety leader and good steward to the environment. 

Benefits:

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision coverage available day 1
• Retirement: 401k with company match up to 6%
• Pension: Company funded pension plan up from 7% to 11%
• Annual bonus: Eligible for company sponsored annual bonus.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to complete Health Questionnaire and pass physical abilities test.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Requirements listed are not all inclusive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maritime industry experience – Pay rate is dependent on experience.
• Maritime Industry Experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Education is not a requirement of this position; you also do not need to have any experience in the maritime industry. We are looking for individuals that want to gain a career with our company - all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

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Location:

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00016902

Location Address:

100 12th St

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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