Jack Beer

Maintain and Operate a series of complex industrial style hydraulic systems for many different uses while fishing.

Perform and log all routine maintenance on 2 separate large scale diesel engines and fuel systems.

perform all routine and preventative maintenance of vessel itself (Painting, yearly haul outs, etc).

As Deck boss I was the direct line of contact between the captain and the 3 man crew on the back deck. I was in charge of keeping crew sharp and performing as safely and efficiently as possible regardless of poor working conditions and times of little to no sleep. I acted as relief captain on many occasions and run the boat full time when the fishing is slow and we can down size the crew.

I've been running my own small scale river fishing/hunting guide service. Routine maintenance to 2 river boats and a pickup. I provide a safe and enjoyable experience to clients while they pursue there trophy fish or animal.

I worked as an entry level Climber and groundsman for a summer for Mike Hess Tree Service in an effort to find a new career path to supplement my fishing income. It was all fine and great until i began big climbing jobs around high voltage power lines and expansive infrastructure. I came to the conclusion being a climber the risk was not worth the reward for me.

General Commercial fishing duties. performed tedious yearly maintenance on boat and gear. worked cooperatively with other fisherman and the Trinidad Native american Rancheria to keep the dock and hoists maintained. This job was my introduction to more of an engineer/ deck boss role.

My first season I was originally hired as a temp employee on one of the engine crews at harrison gulch station. I was quickly hired as a full time employee as a wildland fire "apprentice" partially through my first summer. That opened up for me to spend the remainder of my career with USFS getting to bounce around between the Handcrew, the engine and my favorite the water tender.