What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deckhand position at Chatham Area Transit?
SUMMARY
The Deckhand/Mate delivers safe and courteous service to the public. Requests passenger compliance to safety issues with courtesy. Handles lines to moor vessel to wharves, sweeps/washes deck, stands steering, and lockout watches while underway. Moves controls or turns hand-wheels to raise or lower passenger ramps. Simple maintenance of motor and minor repairs to docks/ferryboat. Splices and repairs cable/ropes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
* Required frequent walking or sitting and must be capable of occasionally lifting and/or moving between 50-80 lbs.
*Requires close, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
*Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
*Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level.
*Must be able to speak effectively with passengers, the general public and before groups of customers/public in a positive and courteous manner.
Performs related work as assigned.
EDUCATION LEVEL:
*High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
*Knowledge of US Coast Guard regulations.
*Must provide a complete and verifiable employment history. Employment history must be verified with all employers listed on the application and must include the past 5 years of employment, when applicable.
*You must sign a background release form.
*Must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT physical and a criminal background check
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so qualified.
Chatham Area Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to disclose true and accurate information on their account profile and/or resume. Falsification of this information may lead to your disqualification from vacancy consideration and/or termination of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
