The job itself is rewarding.

Captains oversee all the ships' operations, while sailors, marine oilers and deckhands do most of the physical labor and maintenance. An early career Deckhand with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.02 based on 181 salaries. Good job for hardworkers who don’t mind being away from home for long periods of time. What is Great Lake dredging daily perdium ? You'd make over $59,970 if you were among the top paid in the industry. Do you know what people like you are earning? We employ some of the Great Lakes’ most talented marine professionals, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides general data on wages for shipboard jobs in the United States as does the Department of Employment and Social Development for shipboard jobs in Canada. Food was good, co-workers we're nice and helpful. He also thinks the work in the Great Lakes shipping industry is well worth it. safety issues, long work hours with little sleep. There was nothing enjoyable about this job you give up your life to people who could careless about you or your family. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't.

When winter comes and the shipping season ends, mariners often go on vacation, spend time at home, or find other work to augment their income until the new shipping season begins. Our community is ready to answer. The job was physically demanding but the pay and benefits were good. Unsafe conditions for most of operations conducted. Help us be the best! Long hours balanced out with short days, but the food is amazing.

Don't do this job if you have a family or relationship. It takes plenty of workers to operate deep water vessels in oceans, large rivers and the Great Lakes.

Tell us about yours. To become a ship engineer, you need a bachelor's degree from a maritime college, such as the U.S. We worked on vessels sailing up and down U.S. Rivers, Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Assist in the loading and unloading of cargo, releasing hatch clamps, pulling lines and tying up the vessel, operating equipment, rinsing the deck, performing general cleaning and maintenance of the vessel along with other projects as necessary. If you were to leave Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, what would be the reason? Some of the staff is rude and look down at lower rank employees. The company is caring, and provide advancement opportunities. Captains oversee all the ships' operations, while sailors, marine oilers and deckhands do most of the physical labor and maintenance. How many vacation days do you get per…. pays well.... but very little work life balance, Not too bad if you can stay away from home, Breaks all lawns of dumping and also all labour laws with deckhands. This may vary depending on union affiliation, seniority, employer and other factors.