Boom Truck Driver

The Boom Truck Driver is responsible for all phases of safely operating a mobile crane truck to transport, load and unload products and equipment. The ideal candidate must have a CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement and is experienced in operating various types of equipment, including forklifts, smaller flatbed trucks, and stationary cranes. This role also involves assisting with fish offloads and managing off-site gear storage.

The Kodiak plant, known as Alaska Pacific Seafoods or APS, operates 12 months a year, with peak production during the summer months.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the boom truck (mobile crane) in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Drive the boom truck to various job sites for loading and unloading heavy materials.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment for on-dock tasks, including loading/unloading supplies and materials.
• Assist with fish offloading and ensure the efficient and safe handling of products.
• Drive smaller flatbed trucks as required to transport materials and equipment.
• Operate stationary cranes and other heavy machinery as needed for various tasks.
• Maintain, organize, and manage off-site gear storage facilities, ensuring proper inventory and safe storage practices.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on all equipment, including the boom truck, forklifts, and cranes.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the dock and logistics team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.
• Reports to the Fleet Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Qualified applicants must be:

• 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsement required.
• Experience operating boom trucks, forklifts, and cranes.
• Ability to work long shifts during peak production.
• Must be self-motivated and has the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
• Strong organizational skills for managing off-site gear storage.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work efficiently in a team setting.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in marine or dock-related work is an asset.
• Familiarity with offloading and handling fish or seafood products

Transportation, Room and Board

The majority of employees are locals who live in town. Non-local employees may be able to live in our small bunkhouse which is located at the plant . The rooms are assigned based on gender identity, with up to six employees to a room with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. Bed linens are provided and a communal washer and dryer is available on site. Alaska Pacific Seafoods charges employees $5.00 per day to stay in the bunkhouse.

Alaska Pacific Seafoods is currently not providing meals to employees.

No Tolerances

North Pacific Seafoods prohibits the use, sale, or possession of ANY drug not medically authorized. We do not allow the use or possession of marijuana, medical or otherwise, at our plants. Employees may be asked to submit to random, post-accident, or for cause testing at any time, and NPSI reserves the right to search all areas of the plant without advance notice in order to maintain the no tolerance policy.

Important Considerations

This work can be hard, monotonous, and boring. There is no way to predict how much work will be available since these are wild fisheries.

Payroll Information

Our processor wage plan provides pay increases based on the total number of hours you work for our company. The first increase (Tier II) is after 500 hours. This means if you work longer seasons, or choose to come back multiple years, your hours accumulate towards these pay increases. Pay periods are biweekly. Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday. Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period. We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position is open until filled. Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening