Able Bodied (AB) Seaman

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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This position is a casual position responsible for the operation and upkeep of all vessels and related equipment in accordance with the Captain's and/or Pilot's, Boatswain's instructions. Work is performed indoors/outdoors and can be in any weather condition. Work schedules can be modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist passengers in making their transit safe and enjoyable, demonstrate the use of safety equipment as required, monitor passenger access/egress areas for safety and integrity

· Maintain vessel cleanliness: hosing, buffing, swabbing, sweeping and scrubbing the vessel, maintain a proper lookout, conducting watchman tour

· Monitor AV/PA equipment for quality, volume and clarity

· Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers

· Contributes to the safe operation of vessels and equipment

· Responds decisively and effectively to emergency situations

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Handling mooring and heaving lines

Handling of vessel rescue boats under power and oars

Knowledge and ability to use effectively all forms of lifesaving and firefighting equipment

Fueling vessels

Ability to traverse inclined and vertical ladders and ramps

Confidence and ability to work with and around rotating machinery, and close to the water's edge

Possess excellent Customer Service Skills

Line and wire splicing

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

· Decks voids and bulwarks of vessels of vessels

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

· Valid driver’s license

· Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)

· Valid MMC (Merchant Mariners Credential) endorsed as Able Seaman

VI. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Must be at least 18 years old

High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Subject to a background investigation

· Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay

· Subject to a pre-employment drug test

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

The Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state government agency created by Compact in 1962 operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge—the world’s second longest twin span suspension bridge, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry System, and the Delaware City - Salem Ferry Crossing on the Delaware River, as well as five regional aviation facilities, including the Wilmington-Philadelphia Regional Airport located in New Castle, DE. Since its inception, the DRBA has successfully carried out its primary mission of providing vital transportation links between the states of Delaware and New Jersey.