Temporary Oyster Boat Deck Hand Workers

Job description

Duties: Work on large oyster boats catching oysters in various parts of water using dredge nets; assist in the dropping of the dredge nets into the waters scraping the bottom surface where oysters are scooped up; at the end of the run, workers lift dredge nets filled with live oysters onto boat decks and gently place net onto decks and removing the oysters from nets and return nets back into the water when empty; workers will separate the oysters and measure each oyster to ensure they are 3” in size (consumer size) if less than 3" of size the oyster is returned to the water to mature; oysters that remain on deck are hosed down removing dirt, weighed, bagged, labeled and brought to port ready for pick-up by freezer trucks and brought to the processing plant for its process. The employer will provide all the tools and supplies needed to perform the duties at no cost to workers.

The wage that the employer is offering or intends to offer or will provide to the H-2B workers, non-commuting United States Domestic Workers, Citizens, and holders of visas that allow work in the U.S., or in the event that there are multiple wage offers (such as where an itinerary is authorized through special procedures for an employer), the range of applicable wage offers, each of which must equal or exceed the highest of the prevailing wage of the Federal, State, or local minimum wage. The prevailing wage is the higher wage of the OFLC National Prevailing Wage Center on the collective bargaining agreement, occupational employment statistics survey, or private survey. The anticipated employment will last 120 days or more. The employer guarantees to offer work for a total number of hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees). Transportation for H-2B Visa workers and non-commuting United States Domestic Workers (Citizens and holders of visas that allow work in the U.S.), including meals and lodging to the extent necessary, to the place of employment, will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period. The employer will also pay reasonable transportation and subsistence costs to workers who will not return home due to subsequent employment with another employer. The employer will not pay for return transportation and subsistence to workers reported to have voluntarily abandoned employment. The transportation payment or reimbursement amount will equal the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily meals will be paid at a pay rate of $15.88 p/day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 p/day with receipts. The employer will also have housing available for workers.

Special Requirements

Three (3) months' experience; willing to work outdoors on oyster boats, be physically fit, and stand for an extended period to perform duties.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts: Monday to Friday, 7 hours (6:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
and Saturdays, 5 hours (6:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM);. No overtime.