Deckhand

DECKHAND DEPARTMENT: Ferry Operations REPORT TO: Ferry Administrator/Captain on duty WAGE: $16.50 / hour POSITION TYPE: On Call - minimum 7 hours per week (could lead to part time) Duties and Responsibilities Participate in safety/firefighting/man-overboard drills as per USCG regulations. Respond to and render aid in safety/firefighting/man-overboard situations per USCG. Perform as “lookout” while under way, as per USCG regulations. Familiar with ground tackle, emergency gear and vessel emergency plans. Ensure the safe boarding and disembarking of boat passengers. Collect fares and punch employee boat pass tickets. Record freight packages and transports as needed Tends gangway or entrance gate during passenger loading and unloading. Assists in the queuing and pre-boarding of guests in the entrance line. Manage the ship’s manifest and maintain daily accounting procedures. Responsible for handling and securing lines during vessel maneuvers and while alongside the dock for embarkation and debarkation of the boat. Tends to anchor and ground tackle as needed. Distributes boat schedules and shares general information to passengers. Fuels the vessels as required. May use PA system to inform guests/ passengers of safety issues. Terminal attendant rotation. Must be able to perform any and all other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Must be age 18 or older. Satisfactory background investigation. High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. Basic math skills. First Aid/ CPR Certification preferred, required after employment as training becomes available. STCW Basic Safety Training preferred. Knowledge and experience with boats in previous work preferred. Previous employment or experience in customer service industry. 1 year marine work experience preferred. Physical Pass USCG pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug tests. Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time and able to fit and climb through 24 inch deck hatch. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, pull, climb and crawl without restrictions. Must have good vision (corrected to 20/20) Must be able to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Must be able to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. This is an on call position #J-18808-Ljbffr