On Call Ferry Deckhand: Safety & Passenger Service

Havasu Landing Resort and Casino; Resort (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

Havasu Landing Resort and Casino is seeking a Deckhand for ferry operations. This on-call position requires safety-conscious candidates and involves assisting passengers, handling fares, and supporting vessel operations under USCG regulations.

The role demands 18+ with a background check, high school diploma or GED, and potential training in first aid. Prior marine or customer service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Satisfactory background investigation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• First Aid/ CPR Certification preferred, required after employment as training becomes available.
• STCW Basic Safety Training preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with boats in previous work preferred.
• Previous employment or experience in customer service industry.
• 1 year marine work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety drills as per USCG regulations.
• Respond to safety situations and render aid per USCG guidelines.
• Perform as lookout during underway in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure safe boarding and disembarking of passengers.
• Collect fares and punch employee boat passes.
• Record freight and transports as needed.
• Assist with passenger queuing and pre-boarding.
• Tend gangway and manage docking procedures.
• Manage ship’s manifest and daily accounting procedures.
• Handle lines during maneuvers and docking operations.
• Distribute boat schedules and share information with passengers.
• Fuels vessels as required and operate PA for safety info.

Skills

Basic math skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Havasu Landing Resort and Casino is seeking a Deckhand for ferry operations. This on-call position requires safety-conscious candidates and involves assisting passengers, handling fares, and supporting vessel operations under USCG regulations.

The role demands 18+ with a background check, high school diploma or GED, and potential training in first aid. Prior marine or customer service experience is valued.