Sea Tow Deckhand (Seasonal)

Title: Sea Tow Deckhand

Job Status: Part-time/Full-time (Seasonal)

Supervisor: General Manager

Pay Type: $18.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule/Start date: Flexible/Starting June through September

Summary:

A Sea Tow Deckhand is responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operation of Sea Tow vessels during towing, salvage, and marine assistance missions. This role is vital to supporting the Captain and ensuring all tasks on deck are executed with precision, professionalism, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with vessel handling during towing, salvage, jump starts, ungroundings, and dock-to-dock services
• Safely secure lines, fenders, and towing gear during operations
• Monitor and maintain deck equipment, ensuring it is clean, organized, and operational
• Prepare and deploy oil booms, absorbent materials, and other containment tools as needed
• Respond to emergency situations with calm and efficient action
• Operate in all weather conditions, including during high-stress or time-sensitive scenarios
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing Sea Tow
• Assist with general vessel upkeep, fueling, restocking supplies, and post-operation cleanup
• Communicate effectively with the Captain and fellow crew members
• Follow all safety regulations, protocols, and operational guidelines

Qualifications:

• Basic seamanship knowledge, including knots, line handling, and radio protocol
• Physically able to lift, carry, and handle heavy gear and equipment
• Must be comfortable working on the water in all weather conditions
• Prior marine or boating experience preferred but not required.
• Strong situational awareness and willingness to take direction
• CPR/First Aid certification and TWIC card (if applicable) are preferred, but not required
• Must be drug-free and able to pass USCG/DOT screening requirements

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, and talk or listen. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, harsh weather, and rough seas.

About Sea Tow

Since 1983, Sea Tow has been offering on-water assistance to boaters. With a Sea Tow membership, boaters pay one annual rate and receive the most comprehensive member benefits available 24/7/365. Members receive priority services, including boat towing, dock-to-dock towing, nationwide coverage, fuel delivery, battery jump starts, exclusive member savings, and more. Our crew of licensed Coast Guard Captains have an average response time of under an hour. Always ready to help, they regularly patrol and assist boaters in Maine waters from York to Pemaquid Point, Inland Rivers, Sebago Lake, Brandy Pond, and Long Lake.

Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast Towing Captains are based out of the following locations: Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Drive in South Portland; Moose Landing Marina in the Sebago Lakes Region, 32 Moose Landing Trail in Naples; Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St in Bath: Hodgdon Yacht Services Southport Boatyard, 100 Ebenecook Road in Southport; and DiMillo’s Marina, 4 Doans Wharf Rd. in Kennebunk.

Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast is an entity of Marina Holdings LLC located at 72 Lafayette St, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Marina Holdings, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics