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MILLER SEAFOOD COMPANY INC
Deckhand
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.
$50,492 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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$17.68
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Deckhand
MILLER SEAFOOD COMPANY INC
Occupation:
Fishing and Hunting WorkersLocation:
Port Lavaca, TX - 77979-2716Job Type:
Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/20/2026 Positions available: 76Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/20/2026Expires:
09/22/2026Agency Job ID:
TWC-175946
Job #: 17058332 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Temporary Duration Permanent Employment Hours 35 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Help for . Miller Seafood Company Inc Deckhand Start Date 10/13/2026 End Date 05/12/2027 ISON THE JOB TRAINING PROVIDED
?YES X NO
No ed, exp, or training required . Single workweek is standard for computing wages due. workers will be paid weekly. 35 HRS Per Week Mon X Tue X_ Wed X. Thurs X_ Fri X I Is Overtime Available no.Start of Work Day:
6:00AM End of Work Day 2:00PM 35hrs wk possibly more. 1hr unpaid lunch break . 176 Temporary full-time Deckhands 10/13/2026-05/12/2027. Attach apparatus devices to cables, booms, & hoists. Load and unload equipment & supplies, such as ropes, nets, oyster sacks, trash and catch, off the boat, at the beginning/end of each work day. Attach nets & lines. Haul in sort & clean catch. Shuck oysters and place all oysters n iced container. Return sea-life other than oysters to waters. Wash deck & equip Unload containers of product after docking. Hours vary due to weather and other Acts of God. Incoming transportation & subsistence will be reimbursed if 50% employment period is completed a min of $16.78 or max of $68/per day with receipts Same when work ends/employer terminates early. Employer plans to remit same by check or otherwise as satisfactory to worker. All deductions from pay made as required by law, advanced wages, if any. Performance bonus may be paid. Employer will reimburse all incoming costs including all visa related fees ??or the H2B worker, & those mandated by the government the first workweek. No charge for tools, supplies pr equipment. Apply at your nearest TX/SWA office or fax TX/SWA 361-552-7465.Benefits
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