Yakutat Crew Member
About The Position
Executes duties under the direction of the Captain to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the vessel. Assists the Captain in monitoring vessel systems and troubleshooting problems. Interacts with passengers and performs customer service duties. Provides passenger safety while underway and always maintains an impeccably clean & safe vessel. Interacts with passengers by answering questions and helping with specific requests. Operates a galley and gift shop which includes food preparation, snack service, retail presentations, and the sale of local retail products. This is a rotating position, requiring working equally in the galley and as well as assisting with deckhand duties.
Requirements
- Requires basic seamanship skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and some experience with diesel engines are required.
- Must be able to work as a team with other crew to provide quality experience for customers, including answering questions and providing commentary.
- Must be able to work as a team member and be comfortable interacting with guests.
- Must be clean, well-groomed, courteous, honest, and most important, reliable.
- Writing skills capable of completing forms and making log entries.
- Must be 18+.
- Must have some vessel/crew experience.
- Valid US driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.
- CPR / FA certification
- Alaska Food Handler card.
- TAPS certification to serve alcohol (Employees 21+ must obtain)
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail experience preferred.
- Previous experience on passenger-carrying vessels.
Responsibilities
- Direct and assist passenger movement on and about the vessel.
- Participate in a passenger safety orientation and maintain safe conditions underway.
- Check all engine/jet fluids upon arriving on the vessel each morning, bring all equipment online, log all entries, and report any problems to the Captain.
- Assist with passenger boarding, safety orientation/demonstration, and crowd control.
- Be familiar with all safety equipment and operations on board the vessel.
- Complete routine engine room checks are underway, making minor mechanical repairs and adjustments as necessary, and assisting crew members to ensure that passengers receive optimum tour quality and premium customer service.
- Assist the Captain in the wheelhouse with navigating and/or wildlife sighting as directed.
- Maintain vessel appearance, with regards to cleanliness and safety, in engine and jet rooms, in voids, and on decks. Assist other crew with cabin, galley, and bathrooms.
- Help operate galley, bar, and commissary, including preparation & distribution of meals, sales, stocking, inventory order lists, and related paperwork.
- Under the direction of the Captain, complete all routine vessel maintenance daily. This will include, but not be limited to cleaning, sanitation pumping, restocking, and refueling.
- Assist the Captain to perform required safety checks of all essential equipment on a weekly basis. Maintain current and accurate logs.
- Work with the Captain to complete all mandatory vessel maintenance every month, including but not limited to oil/filter changes, zinc/belt replacement, etc.
- Identify problems, inform the Captain, and assist in performing needed repairs.
- Perform other duties under the supervision of the Captain.
- Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
