BlaineHarbor - Dock Attendant Seasonal 3 Month
Port of Bellingham
About the Port of Bellingham
The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant contributions to the local community through leveraging its resources by directly participating in revenue-earning lines of business, as well as by capitalizing on its strategic assets through special public agency powers. By using combined expertise in both the business and government sectors, the Port has a role in job preservation and job creation, as well as a role in the operation of transportation facilities for seaports and airports. This combination is distinct from that of either the private sector or other government entities. Mission Statement: To promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County. JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Dock Attendant assists in daily operations at Blaine Harbor during the peak season by providing exceptional customer service to all Port patrons. Responsibilities include but are not limited to dockside customer service, facilities clean-up, and special projects as assigned by the Harbormaster. These responsibilities may at times be completed independently, or with the assistance of another Dock Attendant or Harbor Staff. Activities are generally routine and covered by established procedures, practices, or processes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS Preferred:
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY Position is responsible for specified tasks within the department and does not supervise the work of other employees. Position may be responsible for representing the Port to the public on a regular basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT Never 0% 0 hrs. Seldom
1-10%
0-1 hr. Occasional
11-33%
1-3 hrs. Frequent
34-66%
3-6 hrs. Constant
67-100% 6+ hrs. Dirt ☐
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Fumes ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Smoke ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Water ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Noise ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Vibration ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Grease, Oil ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Contaminants: pollutants, gases, dust, odors ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Very hot (above 90) or cold temperatures (below 32) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Confined spaces ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ High places ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Hazardous conditions: high voltage electricity, flammable material, explosives, chemicals ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Hazardous equipment: saws, machinery with moving parts, near vehicular traffic ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Exposed to diseases or infections ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Uneven, slippery surfaces ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Never 1x/year +, not monthly 1x/month +, not weekly 1x/week +, but not daily Daily Work indoors (climate controlled) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work indoors (not climate controlled) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Work outdoors exposed to all weather conditions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Work outdoors under cover ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work overtime ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Never 0% 0 hrs. Seldom
1-10%
0-1 hr. Occasional
11-33%
1-3 hrs. Frequent
34-66%
3-6 hrs. Constant
67-100% 6+ hrs. Sit ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Stand ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Perform work on a ladder ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Climb ladder ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Twist ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Bend/Stoop ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Squat/kneel ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Crawl ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Reach ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work above shoulders ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Keyboard ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Wrist (flexion/extension) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Grasp (forceful) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Fine manipulation ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 10 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 20 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. or more ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ The Port offers Washington paid sick leave. At its sole discretion, the Port of Bellingham may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
The Port of Bellingham participates in E-Verify.
The Port provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including but not limited to, race, color, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant contributions to the local community through leveraging its resources by directly participating in revenue-earning lines of business, as well as by capitalizing on its strategic assets through special public agency powers. By using combined expertise in both the business and government sectors, the Port has a role in job preservation and job creation, as well as a role in the operation of transportation facilities for seaports and airports. This combination is distinct from that of either the private sector or other government entities. Mission Statement: To promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County. JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Dock Attendant assists in daily operations at Blaine Harbor during the peak season by providing exceptional customer service to all Port patrons. Responsibilities include but are not limited to dockside customer service, facilities clean-up, and special projects as assigned by the Harbormaster. These responsibilities may at times be completed independently, or with the assistance of another Dock Attendant or Harbor Staff. Activities are generally routine and covered by established procedures, practices, or processes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide excellent, friendly customer service around the Harbor.
- Conduct frequent dock checks to verify vessels occupying moorage spaces.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of marina docks, walkways, restrooms, parking lots, and garbage/recycling areas.
- Assist in docking of incoming vessels by catching lines.
- Perform daily walkthroughs to assess items in need of repair by Port Maintenance team.
- Assist Port Staff with a variety of Port equipment including the Harbor skiff, forklifts, sanitary pump-outs, pressure washer and emergency pumps.
- Assist Harbor staff with dock washing.
- Assist Harbor staff with account and inventory research.
- Come to work on time, well-groomed, and dressed appropriately.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Preferred:
- Experience in customer service is preferred.
- Valid Washington State driver's license is required.
- Must have a good attitude and pleasant demeanor when interacting with customers and staff.
- Knowledge of Marina operations, small boat handling, and commercial fishing or local cruising is desired.
- Strong knowledge of the Blaine area and surrounding communities and attractions.
- Ability to hear alarms and audibly identify dangers or hazards.
- Experience in custodial/janitorial service is desirable.
- Must possess the ability to act as an ambassador to the community.
- Curiosity and interest in learning and applying new skills
- Must have the ability to hear, speak, and understand the spoken English word.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY Position is responsible for specified tasks within the department and does not supervise the work of other employees. Position may be responsible for representing the Port to the public on a regular basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT Never 0% 0 hrs. Seldom
1-10%
0-1 hr. Occasional
11-33%
1-3 hrs. Frequent
34-66%
3-6 hrs. Constant
67-100% 6+ hrs. Dirt ☐
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Fumes ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Smoke ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Water ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Noise ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Vibration ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Grease, Oil ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Contaminants: pollutants, gases, dust, odors ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Very hot (above 90) or cold temperatures (below 32) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Confined spaces ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ High places ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Hazardous conditions: high voltage electricity, flammable material, explosives, chemicals ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Hazardous equipment: saws, machinery with moving parts, near vehicular traffic ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Exposed to diseases or infections ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Uneven, slippery surfaces ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Never 1x/year +, not monthly 1x/month +, not weekly 1x/week +, but not daily Daily Work indoors (climate controlled) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work indoors (not climate controlled) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Work outdoors exposed to all weather conditions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Work outdoors under cover ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work overtime ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Never 0% 0 hrs. Seldom
1-10%
0-1 hr. Occasional
11-33%
1-3 hrs. Frequent
34-66%
3-6 hrs. Constant
67-100% 6+ hrs. Sit ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Stand ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Perform work on a ladder ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Climb ladder ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Twist ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Bend/Stoop ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Squat/kneel ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Crawl ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Reach ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work above shoulders ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Keyboard ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Wrist (flexion/extension) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Grasp (forceful) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Fine manipulation ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 10 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 20 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. or more ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ The Port offers Washington paid sick leave. At its sole discretion, the Port of Bellingham may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
The Port of Bellingham participates in E-Verify.
The Port provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including but not limited to, race, color, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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