Able Bodied Seaman

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a vessel crew member to perform daily sanitary duties, deck maintenance, tow operations, meal preparation, and mooring tasks. This hands-on role requires compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a USCG License with AB endorsement for Grade D&E Cargo, a current Passport and TWIC, and have welding or craftsman skills. The position emphasizes reliability, physical fitness, and willingness to work on board ships and barges.

Qualifications

• USCG license with AB endorsement for Grade D&E cargo is required.
• Current Passport is required.
• Current TWIC is required.
• Welding and other craftsman skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily sanitary duties on board vessel.
• Performs deck maintenance work as directed.
• Performs as directed in making/breaking tows.
• Prepares meals for crew as directed.
• Assists in unloading/loading barges as directed.
• Performs vessel mooring operations as directed.
• Compliance with the Safety Management System.
• Compliance with applicable regulations.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Master and take action to prevent accidents.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

USCG AB endorsement

Passport

TWIC

Welding

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs daily sanitary duties on board vessel
• Performs deck maintenance work as directed
• Performs as directed in making/breaking tows
• Prepares meals for crew as directed
• Assists in unloading/loading barges as directed
• Performs vessel mooring operations as directed
• Compliance with the Safety Management System
• Compliance with applicable regulations
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Master and take action to prevent accidents
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possesses at minimum, a USCG License with AB endorsement for Grade D&E Cargo
• Possess a current Passport
• Possess a current TWIC
• Welding and other craftsman skills preferred