Ordinary Seaman

ASRC Federal Field ServicesJob Posting Location:        Plum Island, NYPosition Title:     Ordinary Seaman Full TimeDate of Posting:    March 26, 2026Date of Closing:    April 1, 2026 Key Role:•  Provide support to operations and maintenance functions at research facility.•  Assist in the operations of a water ferry within domestic waterways.•  Ensure safe transport of passengers and freight.•  Assist vessel captain in navigation and boat handling.•  Support operation of marine vessels in the transport of passengers, freight, cargo and livestock.•  Perform maintenance, handle lines, or operate vessel equipment.•  Ensure that proper procedures and safety practices are followed.•  Ensure that machinery and equipment are in good working order.•  Duties to include line handling, vessel maintenance, monitoring passenger movement, visitor control, housekeeping, navigational assistance, directing freight traffic & deck loading of freight.•  In alignment with tasks will be required to utilize appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required.•  Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50 lbs.•  Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.•  Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and customers.•  Shift Starts and Ends in Connecticut. Basic Qualifications:•  HS Diploma or GED•  Commercial Driver License class B with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain. Physical Requirements:•  Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your whole body.•  Utilization of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required. Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50lbs. Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.•  You must be physically able to move freely in environments that are restricted in space, unsteady or otherwise not easily accessible. Ability to climb ladders, and lift to 50 lbs. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position offers an hourly rate of $28.37. Benefits include excellent medical, vision, & dental package which is 100% employer paid. Paid time off including Sick, Vacation leave and(11) paid Holidays. Additional benefits include 401k as well as pension and annuity plan options.     Procedure:AFFS employees interested in the above position should submit letter of interest to Kaitlin Macomber.Approved for Posting: