Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs activities involved in the process of planting, growing, maintaining and harvesting shellfish.Duties are those listed in this description and as assigned by a supervisor or crew leader.Rigs net and drag it over bed to protect shellfish from predators Pulling and stomping tubes Cleaning tubes and nets Sorting and carrying bags of tubes Pulling nets, loading nets and tubes and other tools on and off barges Maintenance of grounds using a tractor, rake, squeegee or other tools Communicating with Co-workers and supervisors Physical Requirements:This position requires performance of the following tasks repetitively:Manipulation of bags, shovels, squeegees, lifting, bins, rakes, writing implements, containers of shellfish, bags of tubes, portions of netting and other tools Balance when pushing tube into sand, and entering or disembarking from vessels and vehicles Ride in a boat without being sea sick or affected by vibrations Occasional manipulation of heavier weights up to 50 lbs.and reaching overhead Manipulating bags of tubes, crates of shellfish, clean nets and fowled nets Lifting overhead to floats and barges Bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling Standing, walking, bending and stooping Reaching from ground to waist and from shoulder level to waist Whole hand grasping of shovel, rakes, tubes, nets, and etcetera Look, listen, and learn to avoid hazards and perform the job to the highest standard Variable Hour, available to work all days of the week..