Oyster Boat Deckhand

Harvest oysters from designated beds. Attach apparatus and devices to cables, booms, and hoists. Load and unload equipment and supplies. Attach nets and lines, haul in, sort, clean, and cull oysters. Return undersized or illegal oysters to the bay. Transplant oysters, shells, and rocks as directed. Place PVC pipe and oyster markers. Load and unload oyster sacks from vessel to dock, cooler, or freight trucks. Assist with securing and removing vessel docking lines. Wash down deck, equipment, cooler, and cabin areas used during harvesting operations. Perform basic, incidental, non‑mechanical upkeep such as rinsing gear, removing debris, and keeping work areas clean to maintain safe harvesting conditions. Comply with all U.S. Coast Guard safety procedures and Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations. Any vessel or equipment upkeep is strictly limited to basic cleaning and safety‑related tasks that are incidental to oyster harvesting and do not involve mechanical repair or skilled maintenance. Such tasks represent no more than 2% of the duration of the season if ever needed. Wage: Basic wage rate is $17.18/hr. Overtime is not guaranteed. However, if overtime is worked, it will be paid at the rate of $25.77 per hour, in accordance with Federal, State, or local law, including payment at time‑and‑a‑half for all hours worked over 35 in a workweek. The employer may offer raises/bonuses to temporary employees hired under this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual