We are seeking a skipper (Master <24m) to assist with a short-term project in Merimbula involving the removal of a jetty/boardwalk and installation of piles. You will operate a 6m push punt and a 12m splitable, road transportable dumb barge with hydraulic spuds. A coxswain 3 operator familiar with the vessel and operations will be present and will be the excavator operator from our company who will have a 10t excavator aboard.
Key responsibilities
Operate and manage the barge and push punt during jetty/boardwalk removal and pile installation
Work split shifts due to tidal constraints, including short day hours and night shifts when tides are high for positioning the barge
Assist with piling locations and rigging/lifting of boardwalk timbers to the barge
Complete rigging of slings for excavator as required
Use mobile phone for GPS tracking software, online inductions, AMSA forms, and daily forms
Work Monday to Friday with possible Saturday work if tides or weather demand it
About you
Master <24m ticket
Current First Aid certification
Construction White Card
Driver's Licence C class and own transport
Live within 30 minutes of Merimbula
Commitment to entire project (guaranteed 4 weeks, project may take up to 6 weeks)
Mobile phone capable of loading and using GPS tracking software, form completion software, and Navionics
Confident and capable of using phone for online inductions and AMSA forms
Physically fit and willing to work as a labourer to assist with piling locations and rigging/lifting
Reliable tow vehicle (4WD) capable of launching/retrieving a 6m punt daily (advantageous)
Rigging/Dogman capacity (advantageous)
Local knowledge of tides, ramps and waterway (advantageous)
📌 Skipper For A 4 6week Contract Merimbula
🏢 Gold Coast Barges
📍 Merimbula
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