Finfishing Deckhand

J & B Fisheries   Ruston, LA   Temporary
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SEASONAL-TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME FINFISHING DECKHAND ON COMMERCIAL LONG-LINER needed from 10/25/2020 to 07/25/2121. Work will be performed at sea up to 10 days on board commercial fish vessels throughout Exclusive Economic Zone in Gulf of Mexico, depending on amount of catch and/or expansion of fishing grounds. Job requires worker to load supplies, bait and tackle, built and repair tackle, set and haul long line gear, gut and clean fish, ice fish and boat hold. Perform wheel-watch duties, cut bait and bait hooks, clean and mop deck, offload catch at dock, assist captain as required. Rate of pay is $23.69 per hour (Overtime $35.53 per hour) or an average of 16% of catch proceeds, whichever is greater. Worker will be paid by check every two weeks or according to the prevailing practice in the area of intended employment (Exclusive Economic Zone in Gulf of Mexico) whichever is more frequent. Employer will make all deductions from the worker’s check as required and allowed by law. Also, as it is customary in our industry, monetary advances could be given at the request of worker upon being hired. Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Advances, pay, and deductions will be reflected in Share Sheet given with check. No education required. No on-the-job training. APPLICANT MUST HAVE NO LESS THAN ONE CONTINUOUS-MONTH OF EXPERIENCE AS DECKHAND ON COMMERCIAL, OCEAN GOING LONG-LINER. Usual work period is from 06:00 pm (night) to 6:00 am (morning). Working conditions may include excessive heat and/or cold, rainy days and cold weather on deck, confined spaces, sleep deprivation, and fatigue. Worker is required to carry and repetitively lift an average of 75 pounds of catch to/from boat’s hold. Employer provides safety gear, tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the assigned duties as well as optional food and lodging free of charge or deposit. Employer will reimburse the worker for transportation to the job site once worker completes 50 percent of the work contract period. Employer will reimburse the worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the H-2B worker. Amount for transportation will be computed utilizing the most economical common carrier. Subsistence costs will be paid to workers that complete their contract or are dismissed early by the employer, except when the employer has appropriately reported a worker’s voluntary abandonment of employment. Transportation and subsistence rates of $12.68 per day during travel to a maximum of $55.00 per day with receipts. Worker is guaranteed employment for at least two-thirds of fishing season for the period described above.

 

Company Name (1)J&B Fisheries LLC; Contact Person Laura Chicola; Address 829 Simmons Rd. Ruston, LA 71270; Telephone # (318) 245-0189 - FAX # (956) 433-5274 E-mail jbfisheriesllc@gmail.com Positions 5 Job Order (LA) 995749 Please inquire about the job opportunity or send applications and/or resumes, indicating availability, at Louisiana Workforce Development Office. 807 Barrow St. Houma, LA 70360 (985) 876-8990 Fax (985) 876-8959 or email: israelinarte@gmail.com

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J & B Fisheries

Ruston, LA