These are GENERIC ONLY and not Necessarily Relevant to any particular Company.  It    should be noted, however, that if you do not believe you can meet these minimum requirements, you should look to another profession.

Responsibilities: 

All newly hired personnel or cadets are generally classified as trainees and will not be considered permanent full time employees until they completed a probationary period and company specific orientation training. 

Marine Functions: 

• The Trainee may be assigned duties as an extra, working under the person regularly assigned to that position for which he/she is training
• The Trainee is to perform any other duties that may be required or assigned as  part of his/her training assignment.
• Adheres to and complies with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations
• Works a rotation watch typically involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period, with adequate time each day to spend on training (typically on average 4 Hours per day)
• Directed by Master or Mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of any emergency
• Ensures that areas of responsibility are secured for adverse weather.
• Responsible for documenting and notifying supervisor immediately of any accidents / illnesses / vessel incidents / near misses / etc.
• Responsible for participating in the company's safety programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Responsible for ensuring the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and un-safe acts on and around the work-site.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Reports any suspicious behavior, activities, cargo or security breaches to the Vessel Security Officers

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, pulling, stretching, and reaching to full range from above head to the deck (floor)
• Required to be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and use good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to be able to walk frequently the length of the vessel.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to be able to perform heavy physical labor including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling various materials and tools
• Ability to be subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 lbs from floor to waist.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 lbs. from floor to shoulder.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 lbs. from deck to above head.
• Required to be able to demonstrate 90 lbs of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 lbs. in non-dominant hand

Reports to Mate, Master and/or Designated Training Personnel