Deckhand - Experienced

Deckhands are responsible for handling and hauling of longline fishing gear, operating deck machinery, and keeping the deck clean. Working conditions can be wet and cold.

Requirements

• Experience handling lines and fishing gear.
• Experience operating autobaiter, slack-taker/combi, crane, etc.
• Ability to load/unload product and other supplies.
• Good physical fitness; ability to work hard for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn, follow directions from vessel officers, and be a team player.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; we cannot hire anyone who tests positive for THC).
• Pre-employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Paid by crew share percentage
• BWS will arrange all travel from your hometown to Dutch Harbor, AK, and back to your hometown at the end of your rotation
• 100% of travel costs paid on first rotation, deducted from settlement on subsequent rotations