Deckhand Job Description (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 2023 season.

Job Summary: A deckhand assists the captain with navigation and docking, maintains a clean, safe, comfortable environment for passengers and crew members, and projects a positive and friendly image in order to provide quality customer service.

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 Fun, outdoor work environment Bonus Opportunities available To apply, email katie@edelweissboats.com with your resume and applicable experience.