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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

Job Duties:

SEASONAL-TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME FINFISHING DECKHAND ON COMMERCIAL LONG-LINER needed from 10/20/2021 to 07/20/2022. Work will be performed at sea up to 10 days onboard commercial fish vessels throughout the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Gulf of Mexico, depending on the amount of catch and/or expansion of fishing grounds. The job requires workers to load supplies, bait and tackle, built and repair tackle, set and haul long line gear, gut and clean fish, ice fish, and boat hold. Perform wheel-watch duties, cut bait and bait hooks, clean and mop deck, offload catch at the dock, assist captain as required. The rate of pay is $18.09 per hour (Overtime $27.14 per hour) or an average of 16% of catch proceeds, whichever is greater. The worker will be paid by check every two weeks or according to the prevailing practice in the area of intended employment (Exclusive Economic Zone in the Gulf of Mexico) whichever is more frequent. Employer will make all deductions from the worker's check as required and allowed by law. Also, as it is customary in our industry, monetary advances could be given at the request of workers upon being hired. The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Advances, pay, and deductions will be reflected in the Share Sheet given with the check. No education is required. No on-the-job training. APPLICANT MUST HAVE NO LESS THAN ONE CONTINUOUS MONTH OF EXPERIENCE AS A FINFISHING DECKHAND ON COMMERCIAL, OCEAN-GOING LONG-LINER. The usual work period is from 06:00 pm (night) to 6:00 am (morning). Working conditions may include excessive heat and/or cold, rainy days and cold weather on deck, confined spaces, sleep deprivation, and fatigue. The worker is required to carry and repetitively lift an average of 75 pounds of catch to/from the boat's hold and be skillful with long-liner and bandits.

Job Classification:

45-3011.00 - Fishers and Related Fishing Workers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Be skillful with long-liner and bandits. Excluding the time required to travel between fishing grounds, we procure to guarantee up to 40 hours per week with overtime depending on availability or abundance of catch. Our breakdown of the hours is our best attempt to distribute Such hours. Hours per day can change accordingly. While traveling to or in between fishing grounds there could be no work hours for days at a time. Once there, hours per day could include eight (8) or more daily. One cannot predict this but rely on electronic devices; knowledge, and experience to increase the odds in our favor. Fish schools could be found during the morning, evening, and even midnight depending on migration patterns, weather, tides, and season of the year. How to operate boats winch. How to operate boats wheel.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

J&B Fisheries, Inc.

Location:

Ruston, LA 71270

Worksite

Address:

9484 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, LA 70353

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-21218-507696

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

or an average of 16% of catch proceeds, whichever is greater.

Date Posted:

8/30/2021

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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