Ordinary Seaman
About The Position
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™. ASRC Federal Field Services is seeking an Ordinary Seaman to provide support to operations and maintenance functions at a research facility. This role involves assisting in the operations of a water ferry within domestic waterways, ensuring the safe transport of passengers and freight, and supporting the vessel captain in navigation and boat handling. The Ordinary Seaman will also support the operation of marine vessels in the transport of passengers, freight, cargo, and livestock, perform maintenance, handle lines, operate vessel equipment, and ensure that proper procedures and safety practices are followed. Additionally, they will ensure that machinery and equipment are in good working order. Duties include line handling, vessel maintenance, monitoring passenger movement, visitor control, housekeeping, navigational assistance, directing freight traffic, and deck loading of freight. In alignment with tasks, the employee will be required to utilize appropriate PPE such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection. The role requires the ability to climb ladders, reach overhead, and lift to 50 lbs. The work environment is industrial and may include loud noise, heat stress, and working both indoors and outdoors. Effective communication with all levels of personnel and customers is essential. The shift starts and ends in Connecticut.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Commercial Driver License class B with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your whole body.
- Utilization of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required.
- Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50lbs.
- Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.
- Must be physically able to move freely in environments that are restricted in space, unsteady or otherwise not easily accessible.
- Ability to climb ladders, and lift to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to operations and maintenance functions at research facility.
- Assist in the operations of a water ferry within domestic waterways.
- Ensure safe transport of passengers and freight.
- Assist vessel captain in navigation and boat handling.
- Support operation of marine vessels in the transport of passengers, freight, cargo and livestock.
- Perform maintenance, handle lines, or operate vessel equipment.
- Ensure that proper procedures and safety practices are followed.
- Ensure that machinery and equipment are in good working order.
- Line handling, vessel maintenance, monitoring passenger movement, visitor control, housekeeping, navigational assistance, directing freight traffic & deck loading of freight.
- Utilize appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required.
- Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50 lbs.
- Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and customers.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- excellent medical, vision, & dental package which is 100% employer paid
- Paid time off including Sick, Vacation leave
- 11 paid Holidays
- 401k
- pension and annuity plan options
- health care
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k)
- education assistance
- paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
