$63,467.04 and amazing benefits
$5000 signing bonus!
2 on/2 off rotation!
Looking for milder winters?
Access to all your favorite sport and outdoor activities?
Free bed and board while in dock?
A one hour flight to Seattle?
Look no further!
Our client: The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is hiring hard-working, focused individuals to keep Alaska moving! This position will stand wheel and lookout watches, perform operational, maintenance and sanitation duties on AMHS vessels.Live, work and PLAY in the year-round wonderland that is Alaska! If you qualify, please apply here or email your resume to jobs@peopleak.com today!
***Applicants must be USA resident/citizen, currently located in the USA.***
Would you like to:
- Read compass on wheel watch to steer specific course
- Stand lookout for navigation hazards
- Assist in vessel security maintenance
- Operate deck machinery
- Assist with vessel tie-up, release, loading and unloading of vehicles and cargo
- Perform routine and periodic maintenance
- Operate forklift
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Squad
- Perform other duties as assigned
You need:
- Knowledge of Marlinespike Seamanship
- TWIC
- MMC
- USCG Medical Certificate
- Knowledge of rudder commands and bridge steering controls
- Skill in use of ship safety equipment
- Knowledge of PPE
- Ability to maintain and operate all deck machinery
- Ability to read a compass, steer a vessel, comply with English language helm orders
- Ability to follow standing orders, vessel lot and security procedures
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Making it worth your while:
- Excellent benefits package (including Health, Life, Dental, paid leave, 11 paid holidays per year and other benefits)
- Solid employer, excellent career path
- Work in your area of expertise in one of the most stunning locations in the world!
PeopleAK is here for you!
- Specialist recruiters, with over 50 years of combined experience
- No cost to our applicants
- Ability to look for a job while you’re still working
- Certified Staffing Consultants work for our clients, and advocate for our candidates
- Friendly Associate Recruiters working with you to present your best self
- Excellent benefits package (including Health, Life, Dental, paid leave, 11 paid holidays per year and other benefits)
- Solid employer, excellent career path
- Work in your area of expertise in one of the most stunning locations in the world!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,467.04 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Ketchikan, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person