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:
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Responsible for line handling, taking on fuel and water, handling of gangways, removal of trash and basic vessel and engine maintenance.
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Functions as one of the key crew members when instituting emergency procedures, following the emergency checklist and explaining any deviation from the latter.
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Applies knowledge of and explains the first actions to take in the event of man overboard and vessel flooding.
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Assists with training crew members during periodic drills.
Qualifications:
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of and ability to apply emergency and fire regulations, emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and systems applicable to vessel operation.
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Knowledge of proper vessel handling and docking.
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Basic knowledge of vessel maintenance.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
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Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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AND One (1) to two (2) years of maritime industry experience.
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Current CPR and first aid certificates
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Drug testing required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Previous experience on a passenger vessel.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Vessel with a passenger capacity up to 100.
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Exposure to inclement weather conditions and potential rough seas.
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Physically fit to perform strenuous work and able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an ongoing basis.
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Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.