New York Water Tours
New York Water Tours is the marine division of Topview Sightseeing. We are dedicated to offering an unforgettable tour of NYC! Topview offers bus tours on our double decker buses around the streets of NYC, while New York Water Tours offers tours of NYC by sea. We strive to give our patrons an experience they will never forget.
Job Description
The senior deckhand position on our vessels is an incredibly vital role. Those who qualify for this position are natural leaders, have a variety of relevant skills, know the critical systems of each vessel, are extremely reliable and dedicated to the vessel and the business. They are the eyes and ears for the captain under daily operations and carry out commands from the wheelhouse to run the deck crew properly.
Responsibilities
The senior deckhand is responsible for onboard operation. Delegating duties to crew members, machinery start up and shut down, boarding/ disembarking, and oversight of bunkering are examples of a few daily duties.
Vessel Startup
- assigning duties to deckhands
- check engine fluids and add as necessary
- fill out engine log
- inspect all vital ship systems for operation
Vessel Operation
- direct deckhands during docking
- control passengers at gangway during boarding
- perform spot checks to insure crew is working properly
- engine room checks
- assist captain as needed
Vessel Shutdown
- Confirm vessel is safely moored for the night
- direct crew for final rounds and shore power connection
- shut down engines
- drop load on generator and switch to shore power
Preferred Experience
The ideal candidate will have
- managerial experience 1-3 years
- experience working in a customer service industry 1-3 years
- experience working on vessels 1-3 years
- availability to work nights, weekends, holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Tips
Experience:
- maritime: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
What We Do
Powered by in-house technology, TopView Group creates one-of-a-kind experiences for everyone around the world. Our rapidly growing portfolio of products includes: hop-on hop-off bus tours in NYC and London, special events such as Tea Around Town and North Pole Express, sightseeing and event cruises, bike rental and tours, walking tours, Attraction Pass, and software products.
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