Deck hand

CASUAL DECK HAND

Forts Ferry Crossing

Location : Delaware City, DE

Hourly Rate : $15.25

Opening Date : March 4, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a casual position responsible for assisting the Captain of the Forts Ferry in the

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 minimum number of hours,

nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deckhand must have the physical capability to tie up the vessel at each berth. He / she will

greet passengers on and off of the vessel and assist them if needed. He / she will collect tickets

from the passengers and bring them to the bridge once the vessel gets underway. Once underway,

the deckhand will demonstrate to the passengers how to properly don a personal flotation device.

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Handling mooring and heaving lines
• 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

Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and

external customers

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Deck, voids, engine room and bridge of vessel

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

Valid driver's license

VI. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalency or equivalent related experience
• Experience working on or around boats and docks preferred

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to a background investigation
• Subject to applicable drug testing regulations
• 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

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at

www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed

application.

Last updated : 2024-04-24