Deckhand

Company Overview

Deckhand (Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY Crossing)

Lake Champlain Transportation Company is looking for reliable, and self-motivating candidates to join our company and grow with us. Employees who start out as deckhands have the opportunity to obtain a QMED certification or a 100 Ton Captains License through on-the-job training and taking the proper licensing exams. The right candidate would be detail oriented, punctual and willing to learn and dedicate their time to a great career opportunity.

Job Description

· Fully trained in all Coast Guard drills, including but not limited too; Man Overboard, Fire Drills, Fixed HALON CO2 systems, and Abandon Ship Drills.

· Able to understand all Station Bills and able to report appropriately in emergencies.

· Full understanding of the proper way to load the vehicles onto the vessel for all weather conditions.

· Collect tickets from all customers boarding the vessel and check for proper number of people in the vehicle. Be aware of vehicles handling hazardous materials: process necessary paper work for such vehicles.

· Proper record keeping of the traffic and passenger count after each trip.

· Patrol vessel during shift, watch for unsafe objects, smoking violations, passengers acting inappropriately, fire, etc. Note that vessel gear is in place, report to Captain any missing equipment or equipment needing repair.

· Maintain a high level of cleanliness of the vessel. This is to ensure safety of all crew and passengers when aboard. These duties include mopping of the bathroom and lounges. Shoveling snow and putting down salt and sand when needed.

· Hold a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker’s Identity Credential). Must take all necessary security trainings with the Operation Manager.

Qualifications

Outgoing person willing to serve the public in a safe and courteous manner. Must be a team player and willing to take advice from other crew members. Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts as we are a 24-hour business. Highschool diploma required and 18 years of age. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Isle, VT 05458 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Isle, VT 05458: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18