Deckhand
US-AL-Fairhope
GS Careers
Req #: 21793
Type: Part-Time, On-Call
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Overview: DECKHAND (MOB-2024-21793) Bowhead seeks part-time, on-call Deckhands to work on a 41' utility vessel and a 32' high speed vessel during training operations for the US Coast Guard at Mobile Bay. Deckhands shall be knowledgeable in shipboard operations; rigging for helicopter operations; and deck seamanship. Individual should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands; potentially hazardous situations; and unpredictable weather. LOCATION: Boat (ANdale) departs and returns from Fairhope, AL. Due to the mission requirements for this task order; local job seekers highly desired. Responsibilities: * Handles mooring lines and rigging. Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials. * Develop understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers; fire stations; life preservers; work vest; and life floats). * Participate in meetings; training; drills and safety audits as required by Customer and; Company policy. * Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * One (1) year boating experience as a deckhand preferred. * Prefer applicants residing in Baldwin County; near Fairhope, Alabama. * Merchant Marine credential as an ordinary seaman; highly desired. * Experience with helicopter/vessel close proximity operations desired. Military experience preferred. Coast Guard or Navy experience highly desired. Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations. #LI-BG1
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