Coastal Transportation Inc Hiring for Able Bodied Seaman Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

Coastal Transportation, Inc, owns five freighters, each about 260’ long. and 1600-2500 tons. We deliver cargo from our terminal in Seattle to towns in Western Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, such as Sandpoint, Chignik, King Cove, Cold Bay, False Pass, and Dutch Harbor. We have openings for full-time or seasonal A.B.s beginning Janaury 1st.

The A.B.s need a Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) from the Coast Guard. A.B.s, deckhands, and wipers all load cargo on and off the boats, act as lookout, and perform maintenance work such as painting and splicing rope. For the A.B., deckhand, and wiper, each work day is 10 to 12 hours long and occasionally longer.

Two-thirds of the trip is underway time, standing watches, doing cleaning, and maintenance. One-third of the 25-day trip is spent in cargo operations. Cargo operations are physical work in a cold environment. You must be able to lift heavy weights, up to 100 pounds. Main duties of cargo operation are: driving yard and stay cargo gear; operating lift trucks; slinging loads; working with lashing chain, chain binders, and dunnage; and sweeping and cleaning cargo holds. Learn more at: www.cticrew.com/jobs.

Full time jobs and seasonal jobs are available. You usually work three trips and then take a trip off. A trip is usually 25-days long. Between trips the crew generally gets 1 to 7 days off in Seattle.

After a trial period employees are eligible for medical /dental plan and a 401k retirement plan. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and be vaccinated.

Download an application form at www.cticrew.com/jobs and email it to us at the address provided. Or email us your name and address and an application packet will be mailed to your address.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in the E-Verify program which was established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify newly hired employment eligibility.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $350.00 – $480.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Coast Guard license (Required)

Work Location: One location