Steersman

About Us:

American Queen Voyages’ mission is to create amazing experiences on the mighty rivers of the United States. Our unparalleled success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions including, multiple years of best places to work. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who is looking for professional growth in a team environment – the river is calling and this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The Steersman is a skilled boat handler that will stand the watch under the supervision and direction of the
Captain. The Steersman is a transitional position with an expectation to obtain an AGT Inland Mate Unlimited
Tonnage license upgrade with 240 sailing days of the date of hire.

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About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody American Queen Voyages’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Steer the vessel under the supervision and direction of the Captain
• Learn all routes and landings per AQ Voyages procedures.
• Report defects and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk
• Monitor the operational condition of all navigation instruments, instigating corrective action

when necessary

• Always observe weather and river conditions closely and take proper actions when necessary,

while communicating such actions to the vessel Captain

• With the assistance of the vessel’s Mates, ensure that all docking locations are secure and meet

requirements set forth

• Learn Proper completion & entries to the official logbook
• Learn how to Properly manage & complete daily reporting requirements
• Protect the environment and comply with all applicable environmental regulations
• Respond to all General Alarms and emergency situations per the Station Bill
• Participate and ensure participation of all USCG mandated drills and emergency procedures as

directed

• Actively participates in embarking duties such as loading, unloading, luggage carrying, etc., as

needed

• Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day and

may not be inclusive of every task needed to achieve results

Education:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be fluent in English
  
  • Route knowledge – posted on vessel route preferred
  • Ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a pleasant and professional manner
  • Must possess leadership qualities with the ability to give employees sound instructions
  • Computer literate with skills in Word, Excel, and Power Point, depending on vessel

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling a vessel of comparable dimensions or large tow; 1

year of which on a Vessel with Z Drive propulsion preferred, depending on vessel

• Other ship handling, maneuvering, fleeting and harbor work may be considered for total

experience requires, depending on vessel

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred
• Passenger vessel industry experience preferred

Physical:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling a vessel of comparable dimensions or large tow; 1

year of which on a Vessel with Z Drive propulsion preferred, depending on vessel

• Other ship handling, maneuvering, fleeting and harbor work may be considered for total

experience requires, depending on vessel

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred
• Passenger vessel industry experience preferred

Other:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
  
  • Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to
  pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.

• Additional requirements may be required depending on the physical needs of the role

OUR VALUES - RESPECT

At City Experiences and American Queen Voyages, our mission is to create amazing experiences – not only for our guests, but our employees. Our company values (RESPECT) allow us to live out our mission of creating amazing experiences.

RESPECT stands for: Respect, Environment, Safety First, Professionalism, Exceed, Communication and Teamwork.

EEO

American Queen Voyages is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, the Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.