Fleet Boat Deckhand- Beaumont, TX

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p> <strong>***You MUST live within 45 minutes of Beaumont, TX or Bridge City, TX to be eligible for this position***</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats. Deckhands also perform scheduled vessel maintenance for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>***This is a deckhand position working on a fleet boat. 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