Ablebodied Seaman

Texas A&M University System • Galveston, TX, United States • Posted July 19, 2026

Location Galveston, TX
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted July 19, 2026
Job Title
Ablebodied Seaman


Agency
Texas A&M University at Galveston


Department
Texas A&M Maritime Academy



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Galveston, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job The Ablebodied Seaman works as a watch stander and/or day worker in the deck department. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of areas and equipment within the purview of the deck department.

Essential Duties/Tasks
+ Stands Watch - Stands wheel, anchor, and gangway & Roving watches as directed, maintaining alertness at all times. During a wheel watch must maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.
+ Operations and Maintenance - Serves as a day worker on deck. Perform...

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