On-Call Vessel Operator: Environmental Spill Response

GRAYMAR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC in Auburn, WA seeks a Vessel Operator to safely operate, maintain, and navigate vessels supporting environmental emergency response, hazmat cleanup, and spill containment. This on-call role requires readiness to deploy quickly and work in challenging conditions.

You will assist field teams, handle on-water sampling, logging, and equipment deployment, while following USCG/OSHA/EPA rules. A valid USCG Captain’s license preferred; WA Boater’s Card considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• USCG Captain’s license or WA boating credentials preferred.
• Experience operating vessels in marine or inland waters.
• HAZWOPER certification strongly preferred.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work on-call and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate standby vessels to support oil spill response and hazmat cleanup.
• Maintain vessel readiness: fueling, inspections, maintenance, safety equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-outs on short notice in challenging conditions.
• Deploy and tend containment boom with response teams.
• Transport personnel and equipment to incident sites.
• Document vessel operations and logs; participate in drills.

Skills

Safety mindset

Independent work

Vessel operation experience

Flexible schedule

Situational awareness

Weather/adverse conditions resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

USCG Captain's license (OUPV+) preferred

WA State Boater's Card considered

HAZWOPER certification strongly preferred

Job description

GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC in Auburn, WA seeks a Vessel Operator to safely operate, maintain, and navigate vessels supporting environmental emergency response, hazmat cleanup, and spill containment. This on-call role requires readiness to deploy quickly and work in challenging conditions.

You will assist field teams, handle on-water sampling, logging, and equipment deployment, while following USCG/OSHA/EPA rules. A valid USCG Captain’s license preferred; WA Boater’s Card considered.