Deckhand Job Description
DECKHAND JOB DESCRIPTION
(Seasonal May- October)
Milwaukee River Cruise Line is hiring motivated, hard working, reliable individuals to work as DECKHANDS aboard our fleet of tour boats for the 2023 season.
Job Summary: A deckhand assists the captain with navigation and docking, maintains a clean, safe, comfortable environment for passengers and crew members, and projects a positive and friendly image in order to provide quality customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in safe boarding and disembarking of passengers, includes ticket collection
- Handle mooring lines when docking the vessel
- Maintain daily pre and post cruise checklists
- Understand procedures for Man Overboard, Fire at Sea and Abandon Ship
- Participate in USCG required training drills
- Ensure proper setup for each cruise
- General maintenance, includes cleaning, painting and washing the vessels
- Act as lookout during inclement weather
- Keep an accurate passenger count
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to perform physical tasks which includes lifting up to 50lbs, continuous walking and/or standing, and tolerate exposure to all types of weather
- Pass a pre-employment drug test as per USCG regulations
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some nights and weekends
- Excellent customer service skills
Competitive compensation offered
Flexible Hours
Fun, outdoor work environment
Bonus Opportunities available
To apply, email katie@edelweissboats.com with your resume and applicable experience.