Deckhand

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Deckhand and become an essential part of our maritime operations! In this energetic role, you will assist with the daily maintenance and operation of our vessels, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency on board. Your enthusiasm and proactive attitude will contribute to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and maintaining the highest standards of maritime safety. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a vibrant, team-oriented environment while working on the water.

(Seasonal May- October)

Milwaukee River Cruise Line is hiring motivated, hard working, reliable individuals to work as DECKHANDS aboard our fleet of tour boats for the 2026 season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in safe boarding and disembarking of passengers, includes ticket collection
• Handle mooring lines when docking the vessel
• Maintain daily pre and post cruise checklists
• Understand procedures for Man Overboard, Fire at Sea and Abandon Ship
• Participate in USCG required training drills
• Ensure proper setup for each cruise
• General maintenance, includes cleaning, painting and washing the vessels
• Act as lookout during inclement weather
• Keep an accurate passenger count

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to perform physical tasks which includes lifting up to 50lbs, continuous walking and/or standing, and tolerate exposure to all types of weather
• Pass a pre-employment drug test as per USCG regulations
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some nights and weekends
• Excellent customer service skills

Competitive compensation offered
Flexible Hours

Entered into Tip Pool
Fun, outdoor work environment
Bonus Opportunities available

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Work Location: In person