Vessel Crew Member - No Experience Required!

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Ordinary Seaman (OS) / Vessel Crew Member to join the Self Defense Test Ship team and support safe, efficient vessel operations and deck maintenance.

In this hands-on role, you will help maintain the ship’s deck and superstructure through cleaning, painting, and general upkeep, while also handling rigging, deck equipment, and cargo operations. You’ll assist with launching and recovering boats and may operate winches and other support equipment as needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, physical work in a maritime environment and wants to be part of a critical operational team.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis
• Ability to work on decks, rigging, boats, and confined spaces in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, stand, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods
• Ability to work safely around machinery, moving equipment, and cargo-handling gear

Work Environment

• Primarily shipboard and deck areas exposed to varying weather conditions
• Work may involve wet, slippery, confined, or high-noise environments and moving equipment

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background screening, credential verification, and drug testing requirements.
• If hired, employees are required to enter into an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law.

Standard work hours are generally 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, schedules may vary depending on vessel operations and offshore assignments.