Deckhand - Full Time

Deckhand at our Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY

Lake Champlain Transportation Company is looking for reliable, and self-motivating candidates to join our company and grow with us. Employees who start out as deckhands have the opportunity to obtain a QMED certification or a 100 Ton Captains License through on-the-job training and taking the proper licensing exams. The right candidate would be detail oriented, punctual and willing to learn and dedicate their time to a great career opportunity.

Job Description

· Collect tickets from all customers boarding the vessel and check for proper number of people in the vehicle. Be aware of vehicles handling hazardous materials: process necessary paper work for such vehicles.

· Full understanding of the proper way to load the vehicles onto the vessel for all weather conditions.

· Proper record keeping of the traffic and passenger count after each trip.

· Patrol vessel during shift, watch for unsafe objects, smoking violations, passengers acting inappropriately, fire, etc. Note that vessel gear is in place, report to Captain any missing equipment or equipment needing repair.

· Maintain a high level of cleanliness of the vessel. This is to ensure safety of all crew and passengers when aboard. These duties include mopping of the bathroom and lounges. Shoveling snow and putting down salt and sand when needed.

· Fully trained in all Coast Guard drills, including but not limited too; Man Overboard, Fire Drills, Fixed HALON CO2 systems, and Abandon Ship Drills.

· Able to understand all Station Bills and able to report appropriately in emergencies.

· Hold a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker’s Identity Credential). Must take all necessary security trainings with the Operation Manager.

Expectations

- Remain drug free (including marijuana) throughout entire term of employment.

- Take orders from the captain and those of higher rank, and accept changes in orders without question.

- Reliably perform all job duties.

Qualifications

- Available and willing to work flexible hours/shifts (weekends, evenings, and holidays); as this is a 24-hour business.

- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and perform other physical activities throughout entire shift.

- Comfortable working in a fast paced team environment, performing repetitive tasks.

- Desire to serve the public in a safe and courteous manner.

- High School Diploma – 18+ Years Old.

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person