Deckhand

TopView Sightseeing•New York, NY

4d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Deckhand monitors deck areas onboard the vessel, as well as passengers, to ensure safety during vessel operation. Deckhands handle lines and rigging to launch or dock the boat and perform custodial and/or general maintenance tasks as directed. Deckhand provides a high level of customer service to all riders. Our crew may be required to report to multiple locations including Brooklyn, Manhattan, and NJ.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Ability to politely interact with passengers
Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly-changing environment
Valid TWIC or ability to obtain
Knowledge of line handing and knot tying or ability to learn
Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Previous marine experience preferred
Driver's License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Handle mooring lines to dock or undock the vessel
Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge operations in all weather conditions
Perform lookout duties while underway, including watching for other vessels and monitoring the waterway for potentially unsafe conditions
Assist in boarding and disembarking of passengers
Assist with filling water, bunkering fuel, unloading black water, 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
Seek the highest levels of quality and professionalism
Maintain passenger count
Work to achieve the highest levels of performance and productivity
Assist with training of crew as directed
Seek continuous improvement
Assist the Captain in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
Assist the Captain in ensuring the vessel is in an inspection-ready condition at all times
Monitor passenger & crew member safety issues on the boat. 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 the 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, and life floats)
Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Report safety, operational, and environmental issues to your direct supervisor immediately
Additional job duties assigned