Job Summary:
Supervises deck operations when underway and ensures the safety of life and property in the absence of the Mate. While the Mate is aboard, the Senior Deckhand assists in the supervision and training of the deck crew.
This position starts now and ends 01/15/2027.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to assist the Food teams.
- Safely pilots the vessel using good judgment and navigational skills to maintain 100% safe operations in the event the Master becomes incapacitated in the absence of a Mate. Must possess working knowledge of applicable unified rules of the road.
- Assists in recruiting and training Deckhands.
- Assists in the supervision of preventive maintenance programs, cleaning schedules, and supply inventories as directed by the Master.
- Executes the company's safety and security programs as directed.
- Proactively coordinates with Restaurant, Merchandise, and Entertainment Departments to ensure a consistently high-quality entertainment experience for all customers.
- Complies with all appropriate regulations of the Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Water Patrol, and all other Federal, State, and Local regulatory units under which the Showboat operates.
- Follows emergency procedure plans in case of vessel accident or personal injury.
- Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public as well as representatives of regulatory bodies.
- Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables.
- Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, graphic, tabular, and schedule forms.
- Accepts coaching given with the understanding that the intention is improved performance rather than to belittle or berate the recipient.
- Supports company and departmental policies.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be comfortable working on a moving vessel away from land.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
- Have a basic understanding of diesel-electric propulsion, hydrodynamics, and general mechanical operating principles of HVAC/refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, shipboard plumbing, electrical generation, and distribution.
Education/Experience:
- Related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Must maintain a current valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stand: Uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete.
- Walk: Up/down steps, uneven and sloped surfaces, including to and from assigned employee parking and employees assigned work area.
- Climb: Up/down stairs/ladders, uneven and sloped surfaces.
- Rapid working speed.
- Speak and hear clearly.
- See: Near/far, depth perception, and color vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to temperature changes and noise.
Benefits Offered:
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
- Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner. See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans
