First Mate

M.C. Dean; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

M. C. Dean in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced Yacht Deckhand to assist the Captain with operation and maintenance of the yacht, including deck upkeep, navigation support, and guest service.

This role requires travel along US East Coast, valid USCG license, and a strong physical ability. The ideal candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and ready to grow with the fleet. Responsibilities include standing in for the Captain when needed, tender driving, and maintaining navigation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a similar deck/crew role.
• STCW and 50T USCG Master/Mate Coastal License.
• Valid US Driver's license.
• Vessel is a member of the US Maritime Consortium.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in yacht operation and maintenance.
• Oversee deck maintenance and inventory.
• Participate in navigation, watch keeping, and asset security.
• Maintain charts and navigation/safety equipment.
• Handle guest requests and complaints.
• Stand in for the captain in their absence.
• Tender driving and small boat handling experience.

Skills

Deck operations

Watch keeping

Navigation

Tender driving

Guest service

Job description

Overview

Position Description:

Steering, de-watering, working with electronic navigation aids, maintaining the deck log, planning the loading and unloading of cargo, and providing boat maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Captain in the operation and maintenance of the yacht

• Overseeing the deck maintenance and inventory.

• Participating in navigation and watch keeping and security of the ship's assets.

• Maintaining and updating charts, navigation equipment, and safety equipment,

• Handling guest requests and complaints

• Standing in for the captain in their absence.

• Tender driving and small boat handling experience.

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the same or a similar position.

• STCW, minimum 50T USCG Master/Mate Coastal License.

• Valid US Driver's license.

• The vessel is member of the US Maritime Consortium

Travel:

Traveling is required. The current itinerary is US based on the East Coast. Home port is Miami Beach, FL with a secondary port in Washington, DC.

Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and eagerness to grow and excel as this position has growth potential.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.

• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on all types of ladders.

• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.