We need a local deck hand for a setline (longline) fishing boat working out of Ellensburg, WA. We will be setting and pulling 300-600ft lines with 40 hooks per line and ~25-35lb anchors on each end, baiting lines with pickled squid and working up juvenile sturgeon by collecting biometric data. The ability to repeatedly lift heavy anchors is required. Boat experience and/or fisheries experience are a plus. $18-22/hr DOE. Overtime paid at 1.5x over 40 hours. We will be fishing for ~8-9 hours a day potentially longer starting around the 19th of August through mid to late October. Approximately 40- 45 days of work total. We work a 10 day on 4 day off or similar rotation. Please reply with interest, availability and a resume.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person