On-Call Deckhand

ON-CALL RELIEF CREW MEMBER
Relief Deckhand and Relief Night Watch

Location: Hollis, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
Pay: $19.30 per hour
Employment Type: On-Call; Not Benefit-Eligible

SCHEDULE

On-Call Relief Crew Members provide coverage as operational needs arise and must be available on short notice, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Typical shifts are:

• Relief Deckhand: 6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m.
• Relief Night Watch: 6:15 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Hours are not guaranteed, and this position does not have a regular work schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals to provide on-call vessel coverage in Hollis. Depending on operational needs, employees may be assigned as either a Relief Deckhand or Relief Night Watch.

This position supports vessel safety, security, cleanliness, and passenger service while providing valuable training and hands-on maritime experience.

RELIEF DECKHAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist passengers and help provide a safe and welcoming travel experience.
• Support compliance with vessel safety and security procedures.
• Maintain passenger cabins, decks, and assigned vessel areas.
• Assist with docking and undocking, including handling vessel lines weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Perform watch duties and participate in drills or emergency response under the direction of the Mate or Master.
• Perform other vessel duties as assigned.

RELIEF NIGHT WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an overnight safety and security watch aboard the vessel.
• Conduct regular rounds and monitor vessel access, equipment, lines, and surrounding conditions.
• Report suspicious activity, unsafe conditions, emergencies, or unusual vessel conditions.
• Tend vessel lines as weather, tides, or vessel conditions require.
• Clean and maintain assigned vessel, ramp, and terminal areas.
• Complete required watch records and communicate relevant information to vessel personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be available for daytime or overnight assignments on short notice.
• Be able to work in rain, wind, cold, darkness, and changing marine conditions.
• Be able to lift and pull up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remain alert throughout extended daytime or overnight shifts.
• Follow verbal and written safety, security, and emergency instructions.
• Communicate professionally with passengers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a vessel crew.
• Comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Previous maritime, security, custodial, transportation, emergency-response, or customer-service experience.

Applicants who do not currently hold the preferred credentials may still be considered.

COMPENSATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

This position pays $19.30 per hour and is not eligible for the IFA’s regular employee benefits package. Employees receive position-specific training and an opportunity to gain maritime experience that may lead to future full-time, benefit-eligible positions with the IFA.