Position Summary:

Captains are responsible for the safe operation of vessels and barges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Total responsibility for the safety of the towing vessel.  This includes ensuring that the vessel is adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (once the COI has been issued) and follows applicable regulations regarding the towing vessel.
• Determines if an unsafe operation endangers the vessel or the crew.
• Report any accident, incident, illness of the crew, or maintenance problem.
• Preparation, filing and onboard maintenance of all records and documents.
• Ensuring and promoting a positive and proactive relationship with the customer through his or her actions, decisions, abilities, temperament and operational efficiency of the crew and vessel.

Job Requirements:

• Captains License/MMC
• Medical Endorsement
• Radar Endorsement
• Radio and Telephone Permit
• Current Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) required 

Physical Requirements:

Standing and Walking Tasks

Continued and occasionally uninterrupted work on all decks of the vessel, including the engine room with the majority of the work comprised of standing and walking.

Sitting Tasks

Steering the vessel.

Lifting Tasks

The following objects, from less than 10 to occasionally more than 100 pounds, may be stored as low as floor level and lifted by the Captain or Relief Captain. Pumps, sack materials, tow and mooring lines, rigging equipment for barges, steel cable, anchors, stores, supplies and tools.

Crouching / Squatting / Kneeling Tasks

Daily handling of equipment and cleaning.

Pushing and Pulling Tasks

Daily handling of equipment, supplies, cargo, wires, and lines.

Other on the Job Demands

Daily crawling, jumping, stepping to board vessel, climbing, twisting.

Potential Work Conditions and Exposures

Hot, cold or sudden changes in temperatures, noise, fumes, cramped quarters, sharp edges, vibrations, effect of seas on vessel, non-stationary work surfaces, working on water, significant distance from shore, moving parts and pressure lines.

Wood Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of equipment, i.e,. front-end loaders, excavators. Must be able to work in Algiers, Harahan, Waggaman, Donaldsonville and Hahnville.

• Operate excavator to move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints or designs to understand the requirements of the job.
  

• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refuel equipment
• Complete daily equipment inspections
• Communicate with customers and employees
• Follow all company safety rules and regulations while performing duties

Wood Resources is a provider of marine towing, ship mooring, dredging, as well as  construction and landscaping materials.

Position Summary:

Ticket clerks work shore side and are responsible for documenting materials (sand and aggregate) entering and leaving the site.  Ticket clerks may be assigned to Harahan, Algiers, Waggaman, and Hahnville sites.

This is a Part-Time position working a flexible schedule an average of 26 hours per week including every other Saturday (6 hour AM shift).  

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in all customers arriving to the materials site
• Provide loading and unloading instructions to customers entering the site; communicate any hazards
• Communicate with loaders/operators via radio to ensure proper load quantities
• Verify count, weights, measurements, marks, and dimensions of materials
• Create tickets using JWS ticketing
• Handle and record cash, credit, and check payment transactions
• Organize and total tickets, charges, credits, etc. at the end of every shift
• Report ALL incidents to Operations Manager
• Perform other duties as requested or required

 Job Requirements:

• Adhere to company attendance policy
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic math skills
• Proficient using office equipment and technology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must have reliable transportation to designated Wood Resources locations
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Current Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, breath alcohol and physical
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Moderate -High noise levels

Wood Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary:

Captains are responsible for the safe operation of vessels and barges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Total responsibility for the safety of the towing vessel.  This includes ensuring that the vessel is adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (once the COI has been issued) and follows applicable regulations regarding the towing vessel.
• Determines if an unsafe operation endangers the vessel or the crew.
• Report any accident, incident, illness of the crew, or maintenance problem.
• Preparation, filing and onboard maintenance of all records and documents.
• Ensuring and promoting a positive and proactive relationship with the customer through his or her actions, decisions, abilities, temperament and operational efficiency of the crew and vessel.

Job Requirements:

• Captain’s License
• Medical Endorsement
• Radar Endorsement
• Radio and Telephone Permit
• Current Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) required 

Physical Requirements:

Standing and Walking Tasks

Continued and occasionally uninterrupted work on all decks of the vessel, including the engine room with the majority of the work comprised of standing and walking.

Sitting Tasks

Steering the vessel.

Lifting Tasks

The following objects, from less than 10 to occasionally more than 100 pounds, may be stored as low as floor level and lifted by the Captain or Relief Captain. Pumps, sack materials, tow and mooring lines, rigging equipment for barges, steel cable, anchors, stores, supplies and tools.

Crouching / Squatting / Kneeling Tasks

Daily handling of equipment and cleaning.

Pushing and Pulling Tasks

Daily handling of equipment, supplies, cargo, wires, and lines.

Other “On the Job†Demands

Daily crawling, jumping, stepping to board vessel, climbing, twisting.

Potential Work Conditions and Exposures

Hot, cold or sudden changes in temperatures, noise, fumes, cramped quarters, sharp edges, vibrations, effect of seas on vessel, non-stationary work surfaces, working on water, significant distance from shore, moving parts and pressure lines.

Wood Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ticket Clerk

Wood Resources is a provider of marine towing, ship mooring, dredging, as well as  construction and landscaping materials.

Position Summary:

Ticket clerks work shore side and are responsible for documenting materials (sand and aggregate) entering and leaving the site.  Ticket clerks may be assigned to Harahan, Algiers, Waggaman, and Hahnville sites.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in all customers arriving to the materials site
• Provide loading and unloading instructions to customers entering the site; communicate any hazards
• Communicate with loaders/operators via radio to ensure proper load quantities
• Verify count, weights, measurements, marks, and dimensions of materials
• Create tickets using JWS ticketing
• Handle and record cash, credit, and check payment transactions
• Organize and total tickets, charges, credits, etc. at the end of every shift
• Report ALL incidents to Operations Manager
• Perform other duties as requested or required

 Job Requirements:

• Adhere to company attendance policy
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic math skills
• Proficient using office equipment and technology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must have reliable transportation to designated Wood Resources locations
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Current Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, breath alcohol and physical
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Moderate -High noise levels

Wood Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For more than 70 years, Wood Resources has continued to provide marine towing, ship mooring, dredging, as well as  construction and landscaping materials.

Position Summary:

Deckhands assist in the operation and maintenance of Wood Resources marine vessels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Captain, Relief Captain or Watch Captain in ensuring compliance with all current federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Perform vessel security responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform advanced tow building, line, and rigging.
• Responsible for proper fueling procedures-supervision and emergency response notification.
• Regularly inspect lifesaving equipment, firefighting equipment, boat appliances, etc.
• Understand, follow, and complete all reporting requirements, accident reports, barge damage reports, engine room logs and checklists.
• Perform duties required for the overall operation, maintenance, and appearance of the boat and engine room.
• Vessel and equipment cleaning, maintenance and painting duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning heads, lavatories and showers and galley.
• Follow directions and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

 Job Requirements:

•  Adhere to company attendance policy.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to safety rules and protocols.
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Required to work in all climates and weather conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation do designated Wood Resources locations.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Current Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) required. 
• Inland waterway experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, breath alcohol and physical.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• High noise levels.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Able to navigate uneven and moving surfaces.
• Ability to work near or on large bodies of water at various heights and in confined spaces.

Wood Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.