Deck Hands New York City

The Deckhand monitors deck areas onboard the vessel, as well as passengers and vehicles, to ensure safety during ferry operation and/or special events. The Deckhand handles lines and rigging to launch or dock the boat and performs custodial and/or general maintenance tasks as directed. The Deckhand provides a high level of customer service to all Riders.

• Handle mooring lines to dock or undock the vessel.
• Assist with filling water, bunkering fuel, unloading black water (sewage), connecting and disconnecting shore power as directed.
• 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 potential unsafe conditions.
• Assist in boarding and disembarking of passengers, including ticket collection.
• 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.
• Work to achieve the highest levels of performance and productivity.
• Assist with training of crew as directed.
• Seek continuous improvement.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist the Master in ensuring vessel is in an inspection-ready condition at all times.
• Monitor passenger & crewmember 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 understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire stations, life preservers, work vest, life floats, and rescue boat).
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) (as required).
• Report safety, operational, and environmental issues to your direct supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, and respond quickly to various emergencies and situations.
• Work in various degrees of weather and visibility.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with the passengers, Riders, and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Previous marine experience or watch standing experience preferred.