Water Taxi Deckhand - Seattle Puget Sound

King County; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The King County Marine Division seeks a Marine Deckhand for its Water Taxi team serving Vashon Island and West Seattle routes. Based at Pier 48, Seattle waterfront, you will work under the Captain to keep vessels ready, safe, and welcoming for passengers and crew.

Responsibilities include assisting with startup/shutdown, mooring, passenger assistance, safety checks, routine cleaning, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• This job requires a valid TWIC credential issued by TSA.
• A valid USCG MMD or MMC with an Ordinary Seaman endorsement is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Two or more years of work experience in the maritime industry on high-speed passenger vessels.
• Customer service experience with traveling public is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Captain and engineers with vessel startup/shutdown, raise/lower ramps, mooring lines, passenger loading and watch duties.
• Assist passengers boarding/departing and provide safety information.
• Mooring line handling and safe vessel docking procedures.
• Deck and vessel cleaning, light maintenance, and safety checks.
• Support safety drills, emergency procedures, and safety equipment maintenance.
• Potentially assume vessel operation if the Captain is incapacitated.

Connaissances

TWIC

USCG MMD/MMC (OS endorsement)

First Aid/CPR

Customer service

Maritime exp (2+ yrs)

Description du poste

The King County Marine Division seeks a Marine Deckhand for its Water Taxi team serving Vashon Island and West Seattle routes. Based at Pier 48, Seattle waterfront, you will work under the Captain to keep vessels ready, safe, and welcoming for passengers and crew.

Responsibilities include assisting with startup/shutdown, mooring, passenger assistance, safety checks, routine cleaning, and responding to emergencies.