Deckhand - Goldbelt, Inc.

Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska and Herndon, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3,900 Alaska Native shareholders.

We're excited to share that the job is based in beautiful Juneau, Alaska! We kindly ask that all applicants either live in Juneau or be open to relocating at their own expense.

SUMMARY:

Goldbelt Transportation is seeking a Deckhand. Assists with vessel operations including maintenance and application of emergency procedures for the safety of the vessel and its passengers. This position can be full-time, part-time or intermittent. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for line handling, taking on fuel and water, handling of gangways, removal of trash and basic vessel and engine maintenance.
• Functions as one of the key crew members when instituting emergency procedures, following the emergency checklist and explaining any deviation from the latter.
• Applies knowledge of and explains the first actions to take in the event of man overboard and vessel flooding.
• Assists with training crew members during periodic drills.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply emergency and fire regulations, emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and systems applicable to vessel operation.
• Knowledge of proper vessel handling and docking.
• Basic knowledge of vessel maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of computer software systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Deltek timekeeping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AND One (1) to two (2) years of maritime industry experience.
• Current CPR and first aid certificates
• Drug testing required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience on a passenger vessel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Vessel with a passenger capacity up to 100.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions and potential rough seas.
• Physically fit to perform strenuous work and able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.