Fishers And Related Fishing Workers
Employer
112 Friery Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
United States
Job description
Work will be performed aboard a shrimp fishing trawler off the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico Zone EEZ. Prepare trawlers for fishing activities; using and placing nets into water and retrieving them, sorting and heading (removing head) from shrimp using handheld tools such as knives; place shrimp into containers and icing down shrimp to preserve catch; moping and cleaning work area and equipment.
Special Requirements
3 months experience in shrimp trawler fishing. Worker must have "sea legs" and be able to work aboard a fishing trawler in slightly turbulent waters for periods longer than a couple of weeks to up to several months. Must have knowledge of basic safety aboard a fishing trawler. Monday through Saturday, schedules vary and are day to early evening shifts between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a 1-hour break in between an 8-hour shift. Trips out to fish may be several weeks to several months depending on the catch.