Position:    Deckhand

Salary: $ 1500 per month plus tips
Schedule:   up to 12 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description: DECKHAND F/V MICHAEL C

(1) RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Maintain bait and tackle for fishing trips
• Clean and maintain vessel and deck gear including all safety and fishing equipment
• Assist with loading and unloading passengers and gear including fish
• Instruct passengers on vessel safety procedures and fishing procedure
• Assist as needed in general maintenance of vessel including oil changes and repairs
• Assist with fish filleting and cleaning
• In charge of refueling and resupply under Captains direction
• Maintain an accurate count of fish caught and fish released, hours fished and number of clients and enter into ADF&G daily fishing logbook

(2) TRAINING

• The deckhand is expected to become familiar with all aspects of vessel operation and safety including but not limited to: navigation, boat handling, proper radio procedure, safety equipment, mooring/ anchoring, bilge pumps, engines, hydraulics, Rules of the Road and navigational charts. Fire and emergency drills will be conducted on a regular basis. Become familiar with common fish species, bag limits and all ADF&G rules and regulations pertaining to the areas of operation.

Deckhand training man overboard 2005

2005 drill training

(3) SUPERVISION

• The deckhand works directly under the supervision of the captain of the vessel

(4) JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Pre-employment drug test and enrollment in Maritime Consortium random drug test program by Miller's Landing (cost of pre-employment drug test is paid by employee)
• Current year Alaska sport fishing license ( not mandatory unless fishing but strongly encouraged)
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 100 lbs or more
• Must be able to work on the ocean without getting sea-sick
• Must be willing to work long hours and any days scheduled
• Should be able to work with, entertain, instruct and converse with people from varied walks of life
• Any and all fishing experience is a plus
• Any and all marine/boating experience is a plus
• A positive attitude and friendly disposition is a desirable attribute
• Fishing Deckhands must be able to fillet fish or be willing to learn
• Must be able to drive skiff/outboard/tender as needed
• Must be able to help with regular scheduled maintenance on vessels and emergency repairs while underway
• Must be able to work fast in an emergency and knowledgeable in rescue/towing techniques
• Must become knowledgeable on history of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park
• Must become familiar with electronics, marine radio procedures, local weather
• Must become familiar with marine wildlife and habitat, to include whales, birds, sea lions, sea otters, eagles, etc.

(5) COMPENSATION

• Fishing vessel deckhand is a salaried position per agreement with Miller's Landing
• All tips are split 50/50 with Captain
• Any other compensation (seasonal bonus etc.) per employees agreement with Miller's Landing

(6) OTHER CONDITIONS

• This job description is intended to be comprehensive however any other responsibilities or duties prescribed by the Captain of the vessel shall be deemed to fall within the scope of the job whether or not they are specifically addressed here.
• Deckhands generally do not get many days off and the hours are long. A genuine passion for fishing and the sea plus the ability to keep smiling under adverse conditions are valuable assets.

Job Description: DECKHAND M/V MICHAEL A

(1) RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Maintain bait and tackle for fishing trips
• Clean and maintain vessel and deck gear including all safety and fishing equipment
• Assist with loading and unloading passengers and gear including fish, kayaks, inflatables, backpacks etc.
• Instruct passengers on vessel safety procedures and fishing technique
• Assist as needed in general maintenance of vessel including oil changes and repairs
• Assist with fish filleting and cleaning
• In charge of refueling and re-supply under Captains direction
• Maintain an accurate count of fish caught and fish released, hours fished and number of clients and enter into ADF&G daily fishing logbook
• Maintain an accurate count of clients and kayaks on board, noting the time, date, location, client’s name, sea state, and date/time of their scheduled return trip into the vessel logbook.

(2) TRAINING

• The deckhand is expected to become familiar with all aspects of vessel operation and safety including but not limited to:
• navigation
• boat handling
• proper radio procedure
• safety equipment
• mooring/anchoring
• tide state and movement
• secure and safe loading and unloading
• bilge pumps
• engines
• hydraulics
• stability
• Rules of the Road
• navigational charts
• Fire and emergency drills will be conducted on a regular basis.
• To become familiar with common fish species, marine mammals, beach landings, cabin locations, bag limits and all national and state park rules and regulations pertaining to the areas of operation.

Capt. Mike teaching crew to test EPIRB

(3) SUPERVISION

The deckhand works directly under the supervision of the captain of the vessel

(4) JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Pre-employment drug test and enrollment in Maritime Consortium random drug test program by Miller's Landing (cost of pre-employment drug test is paid by employee)
• Current year Alaska sport fishing license ( not mandatory unless fishing but strongly encouraged)
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 100 lbs or more
• Must be able to work on the ocean without getting sea-sick
• Must be willing to work long hours and any days scheduled
• Should be able to work with, entertain, instruct and converse with people from diverse backgrounds
• Any and all fishing experience is a plus
• Any and all marine/boating experience is a plus
• A positive attitude and friendly disposition is a desirable attribute
• Fishing Deckhands must be able to fillet fish or be willing to learn
• Must be able to operate skiff/outboard/tender as needed.
• Must be willing/able to participate in all drills
• Must be knowledgeable about refueling
• Must be able to help with regular scheduled maintenance on vessels and emergency repairs
• Must be able to give safety presentation to clients, and keep a sharp eye for safety hazards.
• Must be able to work fast in an emergency and become knowledgeable in rescue/towing techniques
• Must become knowledgeable about history of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park
• Must keep a good watch of marine traffic and navigational hazards.
• Must become familiar with electronics, marine radio procedures, local weather
• Must become knowledgeable about marine wildlife and habitat, to include whales, birds, sea lions, sea otters, eagles, etc.

(5) COMPENSATION

• Fishing vessel deckhand a salaried position per agreement with Miller's Landing
• All tips are split 50/50 with Captain
• Any other compensation (seasonal bonus etc.) per employees agreement with Miller's Landing

(6) OTHER CONDITIONS

• This job description is intended to be comprehensive, however any related responsibilities or duties prescribed by the Captain shall be deemed to fall within the scope of the job whether or not they are specifically addressed here.
• Deckhands generally do not get many days off. They work long hours under stressful and inclement conditions. A true passion for fishing, Alaska, and the sea are valuable assets to the job. The ability to keep smiling in the face of adversity helps too.

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