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Deckhand II
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan, AK (In Person)
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Job Description
JOB Responsible for semi-skilled crew work in connection with the maintenance and operation of a passenger and vehicle ferry under the general supervision of the Airport Operations Manager.
Assist in enforcing regulations including those pertaining to passenger smoking aboard the ferryboats and stopping motor vehicle engines.
Participate in lifeboat and fire drills.
Acts as lookout and watchperson and report obstacles in the path of the vessel while underway.
Operate ferry transfer bridges.
Handle lines and tackle for mooring vessel to slips and wharves.
Perform routine cleaning, painting, and other vessel maintenance work as assigned, including but not limited to decks, cabins, and flotation equipment.
Maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with the traveling public.
May supervise lower-level deckhands.
Provide first aid and water rescue as needed.
Perform and assist in other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
Serve as ferryboat Captain as needed.
Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Direct the loading and unloading of motor vehicles and passengers; block wheels of motor vehicles; check for gasoline leakage from motor vehicles; and guard the lead-line and safety chains to prevent passengers from moving beyond established limits.Assist in enforcing regulations including those pertaining to passenger smoking aboard the ferryboats and stopping motor vehicle engines.
Participate in lifeboat and fire drills.
Acts as lookout and watchperson and report obstacles in the path of the vessel while underway.
Operate ferry transfer bridges.
Handle lines and tackle for mooring vessel to slips and wharves.
Perform routine cleaning, painting, and other vessel maintenance work as assigned, including but not limited to decks, cabins, and flotation equipment.
Maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with the traveling public.
May supervise lower-level deckhands.
Provide first aid and water rescue as needed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have.Perform and assist in other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
Serve as ferryboat Captain as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION LICENSES
Valid State of Alaska driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Borough's insurance carrier. Valid first aid card. Must possess a USCG issued 100-Ton Merchant Mariner Credential. Must have, or applied for, an FCC marine radio operator's license.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. Three years total experience handling and splicing of sheets, lines, tackle and mooring equipment.Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.