Deckhand - City Ferry - Dauphin Island
Company: Hornblower - City Experiences
Location: Dauphin Island
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
City Experiences is seeking a Seasonal FT Deckhand for our City
Ferry operation in Dauphin Island AL.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City
Experiences' RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
The Deckhand monitors the waterway and passengers to ensure safety
during ferry operation. This position also handles mooring lines to
dock or undock the vessel and transit locks while performing
custodial and maintenance tasks as directed, all while providing a
high level of customer service to ferry riders.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Remain true to and champion the Company's Core Values and Code
of Conduct.
- Safety First - Safety shall remain the highest priority at all
times. Be an active advocate of, and participant in, the HMS Safety
Culture.
- Consider reliability and efficiency with regard to Company
operations.
- Monitor river, vessel, and passengers to endure safety during
ferry operation.
- Participate in onboard training and routine drills.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard
safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all
firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, life
preservers, work vest).
- Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of
hazardous or caustic material in compliance with Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDSs) (as required).
- Memorize and carry out assignments on the Watch Quarter Station
Bill.
- Know location of all safety equipment, including fire
extinguishers, fire and bilge pumps, fire hoses, lifejacket
lockers, emergency lighting, first aid supplies and rescue
equipment.
- Know proper lifejacket donning methods.
- Participate in the operation of the vessel within the legal
requirements of the USCG and other pertinent regulatory agencies
under the supervision of the Captain.
- Monitor safety issues and report hazards to the Captain for
correction.
- Participate in Safety, Seamanship and other training as
required.
- Participate in drills as directed by the Captain.
- Participate in meetings as requested.
- Ensure that safety equipment is provided and properly used for
all tasks involving physical hazards.
- Assist, under the direction of the captain, with the safe
mooring, docking of the vessel in a variety of weather and water
stage conditions.
- Assist with routine maintenance, painting and clean up as
instructed by the Captain.
- Stay aware of guest service and safety issues and provide
regular and dependable feedback to the Captain.
- Understand the Employee Handbook and adhere to policies.
- Understand and comply with the Safety Management System
(SMS).
- Understand and comply with Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).
- Maintain Crew Qualification binger.
- Collaborate with other HMS personnel to remain attentive
regulatory requirements and alert to regulatory changes.
- Assist Captain in ensuring compliance with all applicable
local, state, and federal safety and environmental
regulations.
- Assist Captain in ensuring vessel is in an inspection ready
condition at all times.
- Present professional level of customer service and appearance
to all clients, both internal and external.
- Responsible for handling money and balancing deposits/money
bag.
- Generate settlement and recap reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements &
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and
maintain
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC
card) if applicable for the vessel, and/or ability to obtain and
maintain
- Valid Driver's License
- Copy of DD214, if Veteran status
- Ability to effectively interact with the passengers, guests,
and fellow employees.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly-changing
environment
- Basic computer skills
- Previous customer service experience preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age Salary: $15/hour full time
seasonal
About Us:
City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land
and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and
acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that
welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an
enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where
communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may
just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission,
vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company
culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us
to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and
Transportation Leader.
City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and
or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to
discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship,
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions,
childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military
statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic
information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic
violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics
prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City
Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain
locations.
We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction
records to apply.PandoLogic. Keywords: Sailor, Location: Dauphin
Island, AL - 36528
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