Coastal Villages Longline is hiring a combined assistant engineer and deckhand for its freezer longliners fishing the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. The job splits time between helping keep engines, power, hydraulic, refrigeration, plumbing and deck machinery running, and working gear on deck under the bosun, including running winches and cranes during offloads. Crew must complete Basic and Advanced Firefighting and 24-hour HAZWOPER training and handle 12 to 16 hour shifts on a moving, slippery deck in hard weather. The posting lists the starting wage as crew share or a day rate without giving a figure. It is a semi-annual contract position based out of Seattle with a background check and drug test after an offer. Apply through the Coastal Villages Paylocity portal.
| Pay | Pay not listed |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Job Type | Deckhand |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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