Fishing Worker
Fishermans Point Fisheries LLC
📍 Marathon, FL (Monroe County)
Employment period
October 2026 – May 2027
Workers requested: 4
Hours per week
40 hrs/week
Experience
3 months
Overtime available. No daily transportation provided. Tools and equipment provided. On-the-job training provided.
Housing provided by employer
The employer states housing is provided for workers. Terms below are the employer's own stated terms as filed with the U.S. Department of Labor — TurnSeasons has not verified them.
Pay deductions (employer's stated terms)
Optional land-based housing will be available to workers at no cost. Vessel-based housing will be provided aboard the commercial fishing vessel during offshore operations. Employer will make all deductions from the worker's paycheck required by law; no other deductions will be taken by the employer.
Requirements
No education required. Minimum 12 months experience as Commercial fishing. Stand throughout the shift. Use of: Trap handling and fishing equipment, such as hydraulic winch, lobster and stone crab traps, ice storage containers, deck brushes, and navigational instruments. Basic English skills. Must be able to lift and carry weights sufficient to move traps, catch, and fishing equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks. Must be able to handle equipment at both deck level and overhead rigging height. Duties are performed primarily on board a commercial fishing vessel. Stand throughout the shift. 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Schedule may vary and can include evenings, weekends, or holidays, as needed. Employer will rely on workers own representations and observations to assess if worker meets the lifting, standing, and other physical ability requirements stated here.
Job Duties
Deploy, haul, and reset lobster and stone crab traps in designated offshore fishing areas using vessel equipment and manual labor. Remove catch from traps and measure to ensure compliance with legal size requirements. Connect accessories such as floats, weights, ropes, and buoys to traps and lines. Load and unload traps and catch by hand or using hoisting equipment. Sort, pack, and store catch aboard the vessel using ice and proper handling procedures. Wash and clean decks and vessel equipment using brushes, detergents, and water. Assist in monitoring navigational and fish-finding equipment during offshore operations. Job duties are performed aboard a commercial fishing vessel during offshore operations. On-land duties are limited to pier-side loading and unloading, and vessel preparation between trips.
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