Deckhand

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking part-time, on-call Deckhands in Fairhope, Alabama, for operations on utility and high-speed vessels for the US Coast Guard. Candidates must be knowledgeable in shipboard operations and customer service while being able to withstand physical demands and unpredictable conditions.

This position requires a high school diploma, with preferred experience in boating and security clearance capabilities. Local applicants highly desired for successful execution of required safety procedures and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• One year boating experience as a deckhand preferred.
• Merchant Marine credential as an ordinary seaman highly desired.
• Experience with helicopter/vessel close proximity operations desired.

Responsibilities

• Handles mooring lines and rigging; ensures safety equipment is utilized.
• Develop understanding of shipboard safety procedures and equipment.
• Participate in meetings, training, drills, and safety audits.

Skills

Shipboard operations

Rigging for helicopter operations

Deck seamanship

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety equipment

Fire extinguishers

Job description

DECKHAND (MOB-2026-24391)

Bowhead seeks part‑time, on‑call Deckhands to work on a 41’ utility vessel and a 32’ high speed vessel during training operations for the US Coast Guard at Mobile Bay. Deckhands shall be knowledgeable in shipboard operations; rigging for helicopter operations; and deck seamanship. Individuals should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands; potentially hazardous situations; and unpredictable weather.

LOCATIONS: Boat (Andale) departs and returns from Fairhope, AL. Due to the mission requirements for this task order; local job seekers highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Handles mooring lines and rigging. Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
• Develop understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers; fire stations; life preservers; work vest; and life floats).
• Participate in meetings; training; drills and safety audits as required by Customer and; Company policy.
• Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year boating experience as a deckhand preferred.
• Prefer applicants residing in Baldwin County; near Fairhope, Alabama.
• Merchant Marine credential as an ordinary seaman; highly desired.
• Experience with helicopter/vessel close proximity operations desired. Military experience preferred. Coast Guard or Navy experience highly desired.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Clearance Requirements

There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.