Title:

DG BOSS: Line Handler (FN)

The incumbent provides manual labor services and assists the skilled tradesmen for the completion of tasks mainly in painting & sandblasting and other works such as; ship line handling, carpentry, mechanical, rigging, structural/piping repairs, electrical, supply, dry-docking and undocking of boat/craft and shipboard cleaning and preservation work.
Performs line handling services for ships mooring/unmooring, to and from piers.
Assists journeyman in preparation and loading sandblasting grits into the sandblasting pots, installation and connection sandblasting hoses and nozzles. Assists journeyman in accomplishing repairs necessary on sandblasting equipment and other task.
Performs masking and blanking of critical surfaces of equipment for protection. Performs bailing out/removal of sandblasting grit inside the small boats, tugboats, barges, and ships, cleaning and preparation of surfaces for the application of paint, enamel, varnish or other protective/preservative coatings on equipment, boats, barges and shipboard works.
Assists the journeyman in sandblasting operations on vessels and industrial plant equipment under FFP maintenance work projects cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related preservation work/activities, including but not limited to:
Surface preparation and preservation of rusted/corroded/damaged or worn-out coatings of interior and exterior structures, machinery, cradles and various foundations of the vessel.
Mixing of epoxy and non-epoxy primer paints, epoxy topcoat paint and all preservative compound preparation or color mixing in accordance with U.S. Navy acceptable standards and applicable procedures.
Application of preservatives on prepared surfaces or repair of damaged coatings following the existing or required paint coating scheme and schedules, i.e. marine primer to enamel, primer to non-slip coating compounds, anti-fouling or bituminous compounds, varnish, etc.
Carries out proper maintenance, uses and operations of various painting tools and equipment to accomplish surface preparations and preservation.
Maintains awareness of safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping.
Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.

Basic Qualifications

Should be able to speak, read, and understand English language.
Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

Any special certification training, but not necessary.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship course of any trade is desired.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of six months to one-year experience in trade areas mentioned.