Casual Able Bodied Seaman

CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman

Location : Cape May, NJ

Hourly Rate : $23.75

Opening Date : January 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

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

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

application.