Fleet Deckhand - Ottawa, IL

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Job Title: Fleet Deckhand - Ottawa, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Ottawa, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/16/2026
Expire Date:	03/18/2026
Job Categories:	Construction, Mining and Trades, Hospitality/Tourism, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Other / General, Transportation, Writing/Authoring

Job Description

Fleet Deckhand - Ottawa, IL
Fleet Deckhand - Ottawa, IL
This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.
Pay-$236/day

Position Summary:

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in Ottawa, IL.

Job Responsibilities:

General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats
Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers
Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
Assist the captain with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage
Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner
Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Job Requirements:

Ability to follow direction and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate
Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required
Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
Must be able to work in all types of climates
Promote the ADM Way and core Values
Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days

Physical Requirements:

Must pass Company human a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Company human performance exam (physical ability test)
Standing for prolonged periods of time
Frequent heavy lifting
Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending and climbing stairs/ladders
Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name:

Archer Daniels Midland

Website:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3354565&codes=HBCU#

Company Description:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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