Deck Crew - Temporary (Landing Craft Vessel) (Transportation)

Seaday rate begins at $250/seaday DOE

The Deck Crew works on board the M/V Alaskan Challengerand requires living on the vessel during work rotations. Work rotations are on an anticipated 4 weeks on vessel and 2 weeks off vessel schedule.

The vessel observes a 4-week on vessel and 2-week off vessel rotation. Season ends 12/19/2025

Category:Temporary
Location: M/V Alaskan Challenger, PWS ports and hatchery sites

Supervisor's Title:Vessel Manager/Captain
Payroll Classification:
Seadays and Fuel Operations, daily, exemptShipyard, hourly, non-exempt

Essential Functions:Work performed on the PWSAC vessel while at sea, in port,shipyard or hatchery location as duties require. Must be able to move about freely; workoutdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; ability to climbstairs and ladders; work around water - on docks and floats; ability to climb aboard andabout vessels and small aircraft; dexterity to maneuver through tight spaces and goodbalance on uneven, wet surfaces and in rough water; use radios, compasses, electronicnavigational equipment, telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read,write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see toreceive verbal and written instructions.
Basic Function:The Deck Crew functions as part of barge operations in the transportof freight, fuel and personnel to and from the hatchery sites and ports located in PrinceWilliam Sound.
Primary Responsibilities:The responsibilities of the position are to provideimmediate support to the Captain in the execution of deck duties, vessel maintenanceand vessel navigation for safe and efficient freight transport.
Description of duties and tasks:
Duties and tasks may be required at inconvenient times and with short notice,however, must be carried out, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Deck Duties
The Deck Crew duties include, but are not limited, to the following
handle lines and fenders during docking and undockingassist in the loading, securing, stowing and unloading of cargo and fuel transport vehiclesassist in operation of deck equipmentfollowing policies and procedures, utilizing preventative measures, to avoid contamination to the environmentassist passengers as needed for safe embarking and disembarking
Vessel Maintenance
The Deck Crew duties, related to maintenance, include but are not limited to thefollowing
maintenance and upkeep of the vessel's structures, duties which could include chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming and paintingmachinery and equipment preventative maintenance as assigned, i.e. filter changes, oil changes, etc.maintain the vessel in a clean and orderly fashionwash salt spray from vessel, freight and tanker vehicles after sailingassist with embarking provisions and supplies onboardremove garbage and wastesnow removal
Safety
know the location of fire extinguishers, flare kits, line throwing devices and any other safety related equipmentparticipate in safety drills and Coast Guard inspections as scheduledthe crew member will report to the vessel in a timely manner, fit and ready for duty.

Disclaimer:Duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.