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Helper - Shipyard

McAllister Towing
Staten Island, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Start your maritime career with McAllister Towing! We are seeking a dependable, hardworking Helper to support yard and pier operations with cleaning, painting, basic repairs, property maintenance, and other hands-on assignments. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone who follows direction, works well in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Job Title: Helper

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.00-28.00

Apply Online: www.mcallistertowing.com/careers

Description of Duties:

The Helper is an entry-level job or temporary position which is assigned to assist with extra workload, cover absences and vacations, and supplement crews as required to meet unusual changes in the elements; heat, cold, severe weather, and etc.

  • Perform property tending duties such as yard repair, snow shoveling, cleaning the pier, mucking the tanks, and painting and assisting others.
  • May be assigned to unskilled job on the yard.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • The ability to follow direction.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • This is an entry-level position.
  • Current Transportation Worker’s Identification Card

Physical Requirements:

  • Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures or scaffolds.
  • Helpers are frequently required to wear personal protective equipment.
  • He or she must pass a respirator fit test.

Training Requirements:

  • New Hire Familiarization Checklist (MCA-001)
  • Yard Work Checklist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: The Helper is responsible and accountable to the Yard Foreman.

Supervises: None.

*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28

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