Calling all Deckhands/Marine Crew

413 SW 3RD AVENUE, Fort Lauderdale FL

Description

Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Venice of America” due to its stunning waterways. Water Taxi gives you the best way to explore and tour these majestic routes, with insights about the history, homes, and heroes who made our city great. Escape the dreary office job and join us at Water Taxi! Whether you’re trying to get a captain's license or just wanting to work on the water, Water Taxi is the perfect place for you. Water Taxi employs both lifelong boaters and people new to boating. Water Taxi offers extensive maritime training with sea time hours applicable towards receiving a captain’s license. Our crew can expect variety in their work, from assisting their captain in docking a boat to mixing up a margarita during happy hour. Our crew positions offer an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain sea time and experience toward receiving their captain’s license. Great job for those who are in the service or retail industry looking for a change! ***If you're interested in this position, please respond with your resume or CV*** Job Duties and Responsibilities · Guarantee an excellent onboard experience through extensive guest interaction · Provide a narrated tour of sites along routes · Rig and handle mooring lines · Secure vessel for safe underway operations · Conduct daily walk-through of vessel using check-off sheet as directed · Maintain vessel cleanliness in all areas to meet high sanitary conditions by performing daily wash down, vacuuming, and general cleaning · Vessel servicing tasks to ensure safe and clean operations · Load and unload stores and supplies · Sell tickets and concessions · Assist passengers with loading, unloading, and handling of baggage · Assist captain in the maintenance of required log data, if applicable · Perform emergency/contingency functions as directed by Captain · Perform other duties as assigned by Captain or management Qualifications · Ability to handle cash and perform credit card and check transactions · Must be able to read, write, and converse in the English language · Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by taxi schedule or as directed by management · Must be able to serve alcohol under state law Skills, Education, and Experience · Good interpersonal skills · A neat and clean appearance · Possession of a valid driver’s license · Previous experience on passenger vessel · High school diploma or equivalency Benefits · Full-Time, Part-Time, or Seasonal Positions · Competitive wages + tips · Flexible work schedule · Healthcare benefits for full-time employees · Free tickets for employees & family · Discounts at local restaurants ***If you're interested in this position, please respond with your resume or CV***