Oyster Farm Hand

Responsibilities
& Requirements

• Must be organized, punctual, & on time for work.

• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River County

• Must be capable of understanding & following instructions from the supervisor.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.

• Must be able to swim.

• Must be comfortable being in water where you cannot see or touch the bottom.

• Must be comfortable on a boat for 8-10 hours a day.

• Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.

• Must be able to speak & understand English.

• Must work well with other crew members, & independently.

• Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.

• Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear etc.

Physical Demands

• Must be a strong swimmer.

• Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.

• Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground.

• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat.

• The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers.

• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation.

• Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.

• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County.

• Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.

Preferred Skills
(not required)

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• CPR Certified ​

• Boat handling experience

• Scuba Certified

• Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystem

• Shellfish experience & knowledge