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Overview

Bowhead Transport is seeking a seasonal, land-based Marine Operations Laborer responsible for safely supporting cargo operations between May and October. This role performs various physical tasks as directed by the Cargo Operations team, including lashing cargo, maintaining cleanliness of barges and yard areas, assisting with minor forklift maintenance, and participating in spill response activities. Regular travel throughout Alaska is required during the operating season.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

+ Perform all tasks assigned by the cargo operations group.

+ Lashing and securing cargo on the barge.

+ Daily housekeeping on the barges and in the yards.

+ Under the supervision of the Barge Master, perform minor preventive maintenance on various equipment.

+ Travel throughout Alaska between the months of April & October as required.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must have a valid Driver’s License.

+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

+ Must be able to pass an Air Force background check.

+ Ability to obtain a NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) certification and a BP Transit Badge.

+ Any experience in a labor-intensive job.

Physical and Mental Demands:

+ Repetitive movements of the neck, shoulder, wrist, and lower back.

+ Static postures of the neck, shoulders, wrist, and lower back.

+ Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.

+ Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.

+ Must maintain situational awareness and respond to hand signals from other workers during object movement.

+ Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

+ Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and high noise levels.

+ Walking on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Working Conditions:

+ Must be willing to work all shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

+ Work may be performed in dusty environments and in all types of temperature and weather conditions.

+ May be assigned to remote work sites without immediate access to dispensary or hospital services.

+ Work environment varies and may include docks, ports, bays, beaches, waterways, office spaces, equipment rooms, warehouse facilities, construction zones, and other outdoor environments.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**Requisition ID** _2026-24438_

**Category** _Mariners/Vessels/Diesel Engineers_

**Location : Location** _US-AK-Anchorage_

**Travel Requirement** _75% - 100%_

**Entity : Name** _Bowhead Transport Company LLC_