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Resolve Marine

Diver

Theodore, AL · On-site +1

... BOSIET • Small boat operator • Hazard communication • Confined space entry • NDT ... Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time. 24 hour ...

Leidos

Small Research Vessel Captain

Duties consist of operating and maintaining a fleet of fifteen active small boats, plus a number of ... remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep ...

Mannix Marketing

PPC Strategist

Headquartered in Upstate New York and operating as a fully remote team, we pride ourselves on our ... This is a full-time remote role working across a range of client accounts in industries like boat ...

Mannix Marketing

PPC Strategist

Queensbury, NY · Remote

Headquartered in Upstate New York and operating as a fully remote team, we pride ourselves on our ... This is a full-time remote role working across a range of client accounts in industries like boat ...

Leidos

Marine Fleet Coordinator

... remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep ... May involve off-ice TDY to provide planning and expertise regarding the small boat fleet.

Mannix Marketing

PPC Strategist

Queensbury, NY · Remote

Headquartered in Upstate New York and operating as a fully remote team, we pride ourselves on our ... This is a full-time remote role working across a range of client accounts in industries like boat ...

Mannix Marketing

PPC Strategist

Queensbury, NY · Remote

Headquartered in Upstate New York and operating as a fully remote team, we pride ourselves on our ... This is a full-time remote role working across a range of client accounts in industries like boat ...

Revyse

Insurance Support Specialist

Insurance Support Specialist Revyse helps multifamily operators discover the best vendor partners ... Collaborative remote-forward work environment with a SUPER passionate and talented team. We love ...

Revyse

Insurance Support Specialist

Insurance Support Specialist Revyse helps multifamily operators discover the best vendor partners ... Collaborative remote-forward work environment with a SUPER passionate and talented team. We love ...

Revyse

Insurance Support Specialist

Insurance Support Specialist Revyse helps multifamily operators discover the best vendor partners ... Collaborative remote-forward work environment with a SUPER passionate and talented team. We love ...

Revyse

Insurance Support Specialist

Insurance Support Specialist Revyse helps multifamily operators discover the best vendor partners ... Collaborative remote-forward work environment with a SUPER passionate and talented team. We love ...

Revyse

Insurance Support Specialist

Insurance Support Specialist Revyse helps multifamily operators discover the best vendor partners ... Collaborative remote-forward work environment with a SUPER passionate and talented team. We love ...

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How much do remote boat operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote boat operator in the United States is $20.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Boat Operator vs Marine Deckhand?

AspectRemote Boat OperatorMarine Deckhand
Required CredentialsBoat handling certifications, maritime safety trainingBasic safety training, maritime certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote, on water, often in varied locationsOnboard ships, docks, or ports
Employer & Industry UsageMaritime transport, research vessels, recreational boatsCommercial shipping, fishing, cargo vessels

Remote Boat Operators and Marine Deckhands both work in maritime environments, but Remote Boat Operators focus on operating boats remotely, often requiring specialized certifications and working in remote locations. Marine Deckhands assist with onboard tasks and maintenance. While their roles overlap in maritime safety and vessel handling, their work settings and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Boat Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $42,758 per year, or $20.6 per hour.
Diver

Diver

Resolve Marine

Theodore, AL • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
The Salvage Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of Dive Supervisor/Salvage Master to support wreck removal and emergency response works. The Salvage Diver is a project-based position and requires domestic and international travel to project sites.
Deployment Pay & Per Diem:
This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic and/or international travel, often on short notice, to support salvage, wreck removal, and emergency response operations. Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying durations based on operational needs. Deployed pay is provided for full-time employees during active field assignments in accordance with Resolve Marine deployed pay policies and applicable employment agreements. Per diem is provided to part-time employees for work-related travel or deployments away from the employee's home base to offset meals and incidental expenses, with rates varying by location and assignment.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Underwater inspection to ascertain, quantify, document and report the condition of the vessel / marine structure
  • Carry out under water cutting, drilling, burning and welding operations
  • Fabrication of patches - installation of patches
  • Carry out Blow down operations to restore buoyancy
  • Underwater Fuel Removal using hot tap or other mechanism
  • Water jetting to remove mud
  • Black water diving
  • Able to handle heavy rigging and install shackles, chains, slings underwater
  • Ability to carry out Penetration dives
  • Carry out standby duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Required Certifications:
• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification, DCBC preferred
• Valid Dive Physical within 12 months (identifying diver is physically fit to dive)
• First Aid, CPR w/ O2 Provider/ Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Dive School Diploma
• Experience in the Commercial Diving and in the Salvage Industry
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour with 8-hour annual refresher
• Driver's License
• Passport, Global mobility is strongly preferred, and in most cases required.
• Active TWIC or ability to obtain (USA employees)
• Good working knowledge of all dive gear and equipment (including that related to the dive station for set-up, maintaining, and break down).
• Familiarity and ability to operate all underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to perform at an intermediate level UW burning/venting for burning, hot tapping/fuel removal in zero visibility and with high currents.
• Has a good working knowledge of all aspects of diving and salvage operations
• Rigging: must have an intermediate knowledge of various types of rigging and ability to handle and install heavy rigging underwater e.g. Shackles, chains, slings etc.
• Intermediate Supervisory, leadership, communication skills with the ability to articulate the points and instructions.
• Proficient in all aspects of a Commercial, able to run deck operations with ease
• Good knowledge of all dive administrative aspects.
• All Prospective Employees Must Submit to A Drug Test and Background Check (USA employees)
Preferred Skills Certification:
• OSHA 10 Hour
• Dive Medical Technician Certificate
• Mixed Gas Diver Certification
• Topside welding and fabrication
• Rigging and Crane Operations
• Equipment Operator includes Forklift
• Mechanic background in diesel, hydraulics, pumps, etc.
• Underwater Burning - experience from topside scrapping operations and topside welding
• Demolition - explosive installation
• BOSIET
• Small boat operator
• Hazard communication
• Confined space entry
• NDT certification
• MMC with STCW Training
• Diamond wire cutting, demolition experience preferred
ADA Requirements:
? Sit or Stand
? Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
? See
? Walk
? Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
? Taste/Smell
? Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
? Talk/hear
? Carry weight, lift 50 lbs.
? Exposure to work; working inside and outside of vessels, above water and underwater.
Travel Requirement:
Extensive travel is required and at times for months at a stretch depending upon the project duration. Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time. 24 hour and 7 day a week availability based upon project or emergency response needs.

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