Overview Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska and Herndon, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3,900 Alaska Native shareholders. SUMMARY: Goldbelt Transportation is seeking a Deckhand. Assists with vessel operations including maintenance and application of emergency procedures for the safety of the vessel and its passengers. This position can be full-time, part-time or intermittent. Responsibilities JOB DUTIES: * Responsible for line handling, taking on fuel and water, handling of gangways, 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. * Applies knowledge of and explains the first actions to take in the event of man overboard and vessel flooding. * Assists with training crew members during periodic drills. 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 in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees. * Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis. * Skill in utilizing a variety of computer software systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Deltek timekeeping. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or equivalent * AND One (1) to two (2) years of maritime industry experience. * Current CPR and first aid certificates * Drug testing required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Previous experience on a passenger vessel. WORKING CONDITIONS: * Vessel with a passenger capacity up to 100. * Exposure to inclement weather conditions and potential rough seas. * Physically fit to perform strenuous work and able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an ongoing basis. * Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Job Title
Deckhand