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Fin Fishing Deckhand On Commercial Longliner
N/A
Dulac, LA
$24.39 per hour
Job Order Not Available
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +19167438062
- Email address to Apply:
- israelinarte@gmail.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 5
- Job Duties:
- SEASONAL-TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME FINFISHING DECKHAND ON COMMERCIAL LONG-LINER needed from 10/01/2026 to 07/01/2027. 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. Job requires workers to load supplies, bait and tackle, build 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 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. Workers are required to carry and repetitively lift an average of 75 pounds of catch to/from the boat's hold and be skillful with long-liners and bandits. The employer will provide safety gear, tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the assigned duties. Food and lodging are provided to the worker free of charge while at sea. Workers live and sleep on the boat during fishing operations. Workers are free to option out and search for the food and lodging options of their choice in between trips.
- Job Classification:
- 45-3031.00 - Fishing and Hunting Workers
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 1
- Special Requirements:
- Deckhand will load supplies, fishing gear, and bait and tackle, build and repair tackle sets, and haul the long liner. gut and clean fish, ice fish in boats, perform wheel-watch duties, cut bait and bait hooks, clean and mop deck, offload catch at dock, and assist a captain as required.
- 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 and Farms LLC
- Location:
- Rouston, LA 71270
Worksite
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-400-26184-078203
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- An Average of 16% of catch proceeds. Whichever is greater.
- Date Posted:
- 7/21/2026
- Piece Rate Offer
- $0.00