What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deckhand - Halstead Fleet position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Preference will be given to local applicants with flexible availability.
Job Summary
Under
the supervision of the Fleet Captain, this position will perform deckhand
duties on vessels in the Halstead Fleet or other university boats as assigned. Deckhands
are responsible for operating and maintaining the vessel’s mechanical deck
equipment, as well as the general maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of the
vessel while at sea and in port.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs day-to-day maintenance on research vessels to include loading, storing, and maintaining all equipment; performs cleaning and general maintenance; performs line handling duties; painting; and yard work. These duties will be performed in all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel is underway.
- Assists the Captain with navigation of the vessel. Must be able to communicate with Captain and passengers via VHF radio, orally, or sound/hand signals.
- Launches and operates a small skiff to transport passengers and gear from large vessel to island safely.
- Assists scientific crews with safe and efficient gear deployments and retrievals to include nets, CTDs, and other necessary equipment. Operates winches, A-frames, and trawls; performs engine room checks and rigging.
- Assists passengers as needed and helps oversee general safety of those on-board vessel.
- Serves as a deckhand on
other university vessels as needed. Assists GCRL Vessel Operations
department in carrying out hurricane evacuation and emergency management
plans as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.