Deckhand | City Cruises New York

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor passenger & crewmember safety issues on the vessel.
• Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
• Participate in meetings, training, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy.
• Develop an understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of the location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, fire stations, life preservers, work vest, life floats, and rescue boat).
• Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), as required.
• Report safety-related concerns.
• Handle mooring lines to dock or undock the vessel.
• Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge operations in all weather conditions.
• Sell tickets and concessions, responsible for ticketing equipment, inventory, and cash.
• Provide refreshments including alcoholic beverages at times, to guests.
• Perform lookout duties while underway, including watching for other vessels and monitoring the waterway for potentially unsafe conditions.
• Aid in boarding and disembarking of passengers and vehicles.
• Aid in filling potable water, bunkering fuel, connecting, and disconnecting shore power as directed.
• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property, including maintenance and construction tasks as assigned and minor engineering repairs and rounds as directed.
• Aid in training of crew as directed.
• Comply with rules and regulations contained in the crew handbook and as directed by supervisor.
• Understand and comply with the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Understand and comply with Ship Instructions (SIs).
• Maintain Crew Qualification binder.
• Collaborate with other HMS personnel to remain attentive to regulatory requirements and alert to regulatory changes.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Affirmative Action Plan

Requirements & Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and/or ability to obtain and maintain
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and maintain
• Obtain and maintain certification for alcohol service after training completion
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to effectively interact with the passengers, guests, and fellow employees
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office familiarity
• Minimum six (6) months customer service experience preferred
• Previous marine experience or watch standing experience preferred
• One (1) year experience as Deckhand onboard vessels; passenger vessel experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation

Compensation based on licensing/credentials.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer

The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.