Deck Officer - Coastal & River Navigation & Safety

American Cruise Lines; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Bridge simulator training

Travel, room and board

Chef-prepared meals

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to join our fleet operating inland and coastal itineraries across major U.S. waterways. You will stand watch, perform inspections, and support deck, engine, hotel, and culinary teams while delivering safe, five-star guest service.

We're looking for a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement, TWIC, and piloting experience on coastal and river routes.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master's license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement.
• TWIC credential.
• Piloting and boat handling experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 6months, desired 1yr.
• Self-disciplined work habits and personal grooming.
• Good communication skills and team skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Safe launch operations in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Standing helm, security, gangway watches in Deckhand rotation.
• Execution of vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Standing piloting watches under instruction of Captain or Mate.
• Assisting Engine Room Attendant with machinery and system maintenance.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance

Skills

USCG Master’s License

TWIC

Piloting & Boat Handling

Teamwork

Strong communication

Tools

Bridge simulator

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to join our fleet operating inland and coastal itineraries across major U.S. waterways. You will stand watch, perform inspections, and support deck, engine, hotel, and culinary teams while delivering safe, five-star guest service.

We're looking for a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license with Near Coastal endorsement, TWIC, and piloting experience on coastal and river routes.