Short Notice Ferry Deckhand (SS-40356)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION

5d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Non-Exempt position. This as an on call position, applicants must be prepared to report to work within the hour of receiving notification. The SN Deckhand will assists in the operation and maintenance of the Inchelium/Gifford Ferry. Position functions as a deck hand on the Columbian Princess.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Requires Washington State Driver’s License.
Requires Agility for movement on the ferry when underway.
Requires the ability to work schedule demands working weekends and holidays.
Must live in area or able to relocate to area.
Must pass the training for deck hands given by the deck hand on duty.
Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

Safely starts all 4 engines of the ferry boat and unties ferry boat from the pilings and ramp at the beginning of each morning shift never leaving the ferry boat unattended.
Unplugs shore power at beginning of shift.
Blocks the wheels of the first and last vehicles parked in the middle lane of the ferry before ship movement.
Manually lowers the apron security chain and ramp to the level of the ferry deck to commence and supervise the loading and unloading of vehicles entering and leaving the Columbian Princess.
Keeps ferry deck and landings free of debris, snow, ice and does general house keeping on each shift to ensure the ferry boat is clean at all times.
Makes periodic inspections of cables, batteries, running gear, winches and assists Ferry Maintenance technician in general maintenance when required.
Accurately completes daily engine log readings and reports any mechanical problems to the Ferry Maintenance technician and the Ferry Boat Operator as soon as possible.
Secures ferry boat to pilings and ramp on the Inchelium Side and plugs in shore power at the end of each night shift.
Assists ferry boat operator in positioning docks by securing ferry to docks, guides the operator by using hand signals when required, and unties ferry from docks when positioning is complete.
Ensures safety of all passengers and vehicles.
May be required to manually push stalled or stuck vehicles off the ferry boat.
Must be alert and safety conscience at all times.