Deckhand - Savannah, United States - RIVERSTREET RIVERBOAT

Description

Job Description

Summary of Position: Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Provide safe and friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional cruise experience for all of our guests. Receive training relative to the Maritime Industry as applies to United States Coast Guard-certified vessels.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.
• Be knowledgeable of the daily boat schedule, cruise descriptions, and prices.
• Be courteous and helpful.
• Prepare the boat for cruises.
• Monitor passengers and crew for unsafe practices during cruises.
• Be ready and willing to assist passengers and fellow crew members as situations arise.
• Attend all safety meetings and training practices.
• Maintain cleanliness of docks and boats.
• Relay any unsafe practices to the Captain and Senior Deckhand.
• Take trash to the dumpster at approved times.
• Handle mooring lines for vessels.
• Stand watch over boarding ramps during embarkation and debarkation.
• Assist in delivering food to the boat and from the boat to the kitchen.
• Fire, man overboard, and safety responses as required.
• Perform security duties.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Qualifications:

• No previous experience is required.
• Must be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weighing up to 50#.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Must be able to communicate clearly & effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.
• Must be able to work in a hot, wet, humid outdoor environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, submit to random testing during employment, and qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Card (Federal).