Town of Greenwich, CT
Serves as a senior deckhand aboard U.S. Coast Guard inspected passenger vessels owned and operated by the Town of Greenwich providing passenger, cargo and cruise services with an emphasis on safety and customer service. Position requires high degree of concentration and focus throughout the shift.
Must pass swim test, and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing per the United States Coast Guard during the time of their employment.
Individuals must be able to take orders, carry them out and work with the general public. Individuals will also be required to do heavy physical work such as, but not limited to: raising and lowering of gangways, lifting of boat ramps, transport of fuel drums, cargo, garbage etc. Priority in hiring will be given to those applicants who can commit to a full season. All hires will be expected to work weekends and holidays, and extended time off during the season will not be granted.
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Individuals will be provided with uniform shirts which will be clean and worn at all times. Individuals will also wear appropriate footwear which does not include sandals or other footgear that leaves the feet exposed.
Personnel are prohibited from possessing, consuming or using alcohol and/or controlled substances in the workplace. Likewise, personnel are prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the workplace.
All crew members will be expected to perform in an alert, efficient and courteous manner. Sleeping and lying down while on duty ashore or aboard the vessel is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited on all vessels.
Cell phones will be kept in the employee's locker for the duration of the work day. Exceptions will be considered and granted by the captain if a need exists.
All equipment will be used for its intended purpose only. Boat Crew report directly to ferry captains and work under both captains and senior deckhands.