Deckhand

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Seastreak LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Rhode Island

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deckhands operate and maintain vessel deck equipment to assist with docking and general operations. They are responsible for greeting passengers, collecting tickets, and ensuring overall passenger safety within the Safety Management System.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma and the ability to lift 50lbs. You must also pass a DOT drug test, be able to obtain a TWIC card, and be willing to participate in safety training.

Must Have Skills for ATS

TWIC

DOT drug test

Job Description

About Seastreak:
Seastreak provides fast passenger ferry services in the New York metropolitan area. We proudly offer high-speed catamaran services to points in Manhattan, central New Jersey, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and more with a fleet of robust vessels.
In addition to commuter services to and from Manhattan and New Jersey, we offer an array of special events, sightseeing cruises and tours, daytrips, and getaways year round.

Job Summary:

Deckhands / Crew members operate and maintain equipment on the deck of a vessel to assist with docking and other operations. Responsibilities include greeting passengers, collecting tickets, throwing lines, participating in safety training, and ensuring the safety of our passengers. You job as deckhand will also include working within Seastreak’s Ferry Safety Management System. Deckhands are expected to provide exemplary customer service and follow the directions of the Captain and Mate.

  • Compensation: Hourly wage plus tips ranges between $16-$20 an hour

Requirements:

  • High School diploma required
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and enroll in Seastreak's random drug testing program required by the United States Coast Guard
  • Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or already possess one. Certain criminal records may exclude you from this.

Routes may include: Highlands, NJ to NYC; Atlantic Highlands to NYC, Belford to NYC, Highlands, NJ to Martha's Vineyard; Highlands, NJ to Nantucket; Whale Watching Cruises; Fall Foliage Cruises; Other Special Event Cruises

Career Advancement: Multiple paths to advance within seastreak to positons with more responsibility and higher compensation. Training for these positions can be completed while working as a deckhand by completing the necessary sign-off packet. These jobs include:

  • Vessel Mechanic / Engineer
  • Senior Deckhand
  • Mate
  • Vessel Captain- Seastreak sends its mutiple Senior Deckhands to Captains school every year to obtain their USCG 100 ton Captains License

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

  • Health insurance

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Seastreak LLC

Seastreak is a leader in revitalizing fast passenger ferry services in the New York metropolitan area. We offer high-speed catamaran services to points in Manhattan from Central New Jersey with a fleet of five vessels. In addition to commuter service, Seastreak offers a variety of special event and sightseeing cruises year round. Seastreak also operates seasonal ferry service to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Sandy Hook Beach. Seastreak is a sister company of Moran Towing Co., the Interlake Steamship Company, and Mormac Marine Group, Inc.
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