Casual Able Bodied Seaman
 Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) | |
 United States, New Jersey, Cape May | |
 Sep 01, 2024 | |
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CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman
Location: Cape May, NJ Hourly Rate: $23.75 Opening Date: January 2024 Closing Date: Until Filled I. POSITION SUMMARY This position is a casual position responsible for the operation and upkeep of all vessels and related equipment in accordance with the Captain's and/or Pilot's, Boatswain's instructions. Work is performed indoors/outdoors and can be in any weather condition. Work schedules can be modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist passengers in making their transit safe and enjoyable, demonstrate the use of safety equipment as required, monitor passenger access/egress areas for safety and integrity * Maintain vessel cleanliness: hosing, buffing, swabbing, sweeping and scrubbing the vessel, maintain a proper lookout, conducting watchman tour * Monitor AV/PA equipment for quality, volume and clarity * Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers * Contributes to the safe operation of vessels and equipment * Responds decisively and effectively to emergency situations III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Handling mooring and heaving lines * Handling of vessel rescue boats under power and oars * Knowledge and ability to use effectively all forms of lifesaving and firefighting equipment * Fueling vessels * Ability to traverse inclined and vertical ladders and ramps * Confidence and ability to work with and around rotating machinery, and close to the water's edge * Possess excellent Customer Service Skills * Line and wire splicing IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS * Decks voids and bulwarks of vessels of vessels V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES * Valid driver's license * Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) * Valid MMC (Merchant Mariners Credential) endorsed as Able Seaman VI. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Must be at least 18 years old * High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Subject to a background investigation * Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi- weekly pay * Subject to a pre-employment drug test ************************ If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application. | |