Website State of Alaska
Able Bodied Seaman
Job Description
As an Able Bodied Seaman for the State of Alaska, you will serve as a skilled deck crew member responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of state vessels. Your duties include standing bridge and security watches, handling mooring lines, performing structural maintenance like painting and scaling, and ensuring passenger safety during emergency drills and daily transit.
Job Information Data
| Category | Details |
| Job Title | Able Bodied Seaman (AB) |
| Company Name | State of Alaska (Alaska Marine Highway System) |
| Street Address | 7037 N. Tongass Highway (Ketchikan) or 6858 Glacier Highway (Juneau) |
| City | Various (Primary hubs in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Anchorage) |
| Region | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Postal Code | 99801 (Juneau) / 99901 (Ketchikan) |
| Average Salaries | $58,146 – $86,228 per year ($28.00 – $51.00 per hour) |
Job Opportunity: Able-Bodied Seaman (AMHS)
| Category | Details |
| Employer | Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) / State of Alaska |
| Eligibility | Alaska Residents Only |
| Hiring Bonus | $5,000 (Requires 9-month commitment) |
| Primary Duties | Wheel and lookout watches, steering/navigation, deck maintenance, loading/unloading car deck, operating deck machinery (winches, cranes), and emergency squad duties. |
| Work Schedule | Generally 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off; 8–12 hour shifts; 24/7 environment. |
| Routes & Ports |
Southeast (SE): Ketchikan, Juneau Southwest (SW): Homer, Valdez |
| Pay Rates |
Resident Rate: $28.16 (SW) – $31.02 (SE) per hour Non-Resident: $24.67 (SW) – $26.50 (SE) per hour Overtime paid at 1.5x. |
| Key Benefits | Medical/Dental (within 30 days), retirement plan, paid vacation/leave, and provided room & board while on assignment. |
| Physical Demands | High; requires long hours, being away from shore, and ability to perform manual labor in a maritime environment. |
| Application Link | Apply via ApplicantStack |
To apply for this job please visit www.alaska.gov.