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Curtin Maritime

Deckhand Trainee

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Work 6 months a year while earning $80,000k+ once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while ...

Curtin Maritime

Deckhand Trainee

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Work 6 months a year while earning $80,000k+ once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level ! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while ...

Curtin Maritime, Corp

Deckhand Trainee

Long Beach, CA

$16.90/hr

Work 6 months a yearwhile earning$80,000k+once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while ...

Seaport Museum New York

Deckhand

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Decker (the last remaining wooden tug built in New York), the deckhand position is a chance to ... The professional crew leads volunteer trainees as well as the passengers. Above all a safe, healthy ...

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Evansville Marine Service

Deckhand

Henderson, KY · On-site

Provide continuous training for other new hires and Job Corps trainees. * Conduct daily safety ... Deckhands are expected to perform any duties required of them by the Master-on-Duty of the vessel ...

Evansville Marine Service

Deckhand

Henderson, KY · On-site

Provide continuous training for other new hires and Job Corps trainees. * Conduct daily safety ... Deckhands are expected to perform any duties required of them by the Master-on-Duty of the vessel ...

Evansville Marine Service

Deckhand

Henderson, KY · On-site

Provide continuous training for other new hires and Job Corps trainees. * Conduct daily safety ... Deckhands are expected to perform any duties required of them by the Master-on-Duty of the vessel ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for deckhand trainee in the United States is $21.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trainee deckhand?

A Trainee Deckhand is an entry-level position in the maritime industry, responsible for assisting with the maintenance, cleaning, and operation of a vessel. Duties typically include handling ropes, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting the crew with daily tasks. This role provides hands-on experience and is a stepping stone to more advanced deck positions. Training is usually provided on the job, but basic certifications like STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) may be required.

What are the typical responsibilities of a trainee deckhand during a standard shift?

As a Trainee Deckhand, your daily duties often include tasks such as cleaning and maintaining the vessel, assisting with loading and unloading cargo, handling mooring lines, and participating in safety drills. You’ll also support experienced deckhands and officers with navigation watch or general deck operations. The work is physically demanding and usually takes place outdoors in various weather conditions, but you’ll gain practical maritime experience and have opportunities to learn from seasoned crew members. This hands-on training is an excellent introduction to the maritime industry and can lead to advanced deckhand or officer roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the trainee deckhand position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trainee Deckhand, you need basic seamanship knowledge, physical fitness, and the ability to follow safety instructions, usually combined with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with marine safety equipment, deck maintenance tools, and certifications like STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) is often required. Strong teamwork, willingness to learn, and good communication skills are valuable soft skills for this entry-level maritime position. These qualities ensure you can handle the physical demands, understand safety procedures, and contribute positively to operations on board.

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Infographic showing various Deckhand Trainee job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,879 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Deckhand Trainee

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Curtin Maritime
Water Transportation • 11 - 50 employees
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$16.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Curtin Maritime is looking for the next generation of seafaring innovators!
Paid training for your career development!
Work 6 months a year while earning $80,000k+ once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while working only part of the year).
Who we are:
Curtin Maritime is an industry disruptor creating great changes by our core values of; efficiency, innovation and integrity. We are a young company experiencing a rapid growth that is looking to expand while still maintaining our small company values. We are known as a industry leader with high quality and well maintained tugs, barges, and cranes. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the great opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing locations on earth.
What we're looking for:
Curtin Maritime is committed to creating a high paying career path for our entry level employees. Due to the diverse nature of our work, new employees can purse a career on a tug boat, from deckhand to captain, operating cranes and equipment (offshore and shoreside), welding and building equipment, or as an engineer on tug, barge, or crane. Curtin Maritime pays for all professional development and training for its employees, and encourages growth and upward movement for all crew. We're looking to hire the best and the brightest talent, folks that are looking for long term career, not a job.
Where we work:
Our headquarters are in the Port of Long Beach, and most entry level employees are based there. Entry level employees work Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Our crews have the great privilege of serving our customers from some of the greatest locations, primarily: the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf of Mexico, the Hawaiian Islands, the coast of California, and the remote islands of the Pacific Rim. Some of our crew work a set schedule of 30 days on, 30 days off, others work Monday-Friday, MUST be ready to travel as needed.
A Disclosure:
The work is hard, the hours are long. The travel (while exciting at first) can be draining. A career at Curtin Maritime will be the most demanding thing you've ever done. It will also be the most rewarding and fulfilling.
What we offer:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short-term Disability
    • AD&D/Life Insurance
    • 401k (with company match)
    • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Next Steps:
If you're up to the challenge, apply below. The application has some questions, applicants that do not answer, or provide single word answers will not be considered. Our team tries to read every application within 24 hours and reply. (If we decide not to move forward with your application, don't feel discouraged. Our hiring needs are constantly evolving, apply again later) If we like what we see, we will set up a phone screen or interview (if we really are interested, we may just cold call you). We try and perform panel-style interviews with folks from different departments involved. We generally make an employment decision within 24 hours of the interview and get a written job offer over within a week. From there, our People Services department will handle the pre-employment process.
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