Deckhand

Goldbelt; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt is seeking a Deckhand to assist in operating and maintaining 150-passenger vessels, applying emergency procedures, and supporting the crew with line handling, cleaning, and passenger assistance.

Responsibilities include line handling, docking support, fuel/water intake, trash removal, basic maintenance, and active participation in emergency drills, with occasional overnight stays at Kensington Mine when needed.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with emergency procedures and safety systems on vessels.
• Ability to handle vessels, docking, and basic maintenance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Handle lines, fuel and water, gangways, and trash removal; perform basic vessel and engine maintenance.
• Participate in emergency procedures, follow checklists, and explain actions for incidents.
• Assist with training crew during drills and safety exercises.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Vessel handling

Maintenance basics

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Public assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Summary:

The Deckhand willassistwith the operation and maintenance of150-passenger vesselsincluding the application of emergency procedures andassistingas a member of the vessel crew with line handling, cleaning,andassistingpassengers.

Pay: DOE

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply emergency and fire regulations, emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and systems applicable to vessel operation.
• Knowledge of proper vessel handling and docking.
• Basic knowledge of vessel maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Skill inestablishingand maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work directly with the public, providing information,andassistanceon a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to two (2) years of maritime industry experience.
• Musthave a driver’s license.
• CurrentFirst Aid CPR certificate.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug test; subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to pass a breathalyzer test before each shift for Kensington Mine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previousexperience on a passenger vessel

Working Conditions

The work is performed on a vessel with a passenger capacity of 150 people,utilizingmultiple docks with exposure to inclement weather conditions and potentially rough seas. On occasion, the vessel may berequiredto perform beach landings to load and offload passengers. Hours vary and will include working on holidays and weekends. May berequiredto stay overnight at Kensington Mine when weather conditions are too rough tooperatenormally.

Pay and BenefitsAt Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Our annual incentive compensation plan is designed to reward your contributions to Goldbelt's success. It's a profit-sharing initiative tied to our strategic objectives, demonstrating that your efforts directly impact our achievements. As an employee, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for line handling,taking on fuel and water,handlinggangways,removal of trash,and basic vessel and engine maintenance.
• Functions as one of the key crew members when instituting emergency procedures, following the emergency checklist and explaining any deviation from the latter,andapplies knowledge of and explains the first actions to takein the event ofman overboard and vessel flooding.
• Assistswith training crew members during periodic drills.