Ablebodied Seaman – Deck Department

About the role

The Ablebodied Seaman works on the deck department of a training vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy. The role involves standing watches, performing routine deck maintenance, and supporting safety and emergency equipment operations.

Key responsibilities

• Stand wheel, anchor, gangway and roving watches, maintaining course and communicating navigational orders.
• Perform day‑worker duties such as chipping, scraping, priming, painting, and cleaning of hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, lifeboats, and damage‑control equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate lifesaving, damage‑control, and emergency equipment.
• Assist with launching lifesaving gear and conduct security inspections of the ship.
• Support training and maintenance programs for deck cadets under supervision of senior deck officers.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Previous experience aboard ocean or inland vessels.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and work in confined spaces, on ladders, and in all weather conditions.

Required skills

• Active AB Special license or higher.
• U.S. Coast Guard approved Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (current).
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Qualified Lifeboat man certification.
• STCW with RFPNW endorsement.
• Current USCG medical certification and passport.

What we offer

• Compensation commensurate with experience.