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What is a crew trainee?

Crew trainees are entry-level employees who are typically new to roles in the hospitality, fast food, or airline industries. They undergo training to learn essential job skills, such as customer service, food preparation, safety procedures, and teamwork. The goal of a crew trainee position is to provide on-the-job experience and guidance so that individuals can advance to more specialized or supervisory roles. Crew trainees often work under the supervision of experienced staff and follow a structured training program. This position is ideal for those looking to start a career and gain valuable work experience.

What is the difference between Crew Trainee vs Crew Member?

AspectCrew TraineeCrew Member
CredentialsMinimal; often on-the-job trainingTypically requires basic work authorization; no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, supervised tasksFull work responsibilities in the same environment
Employer UsageEntry-level position for training new hiresRegular staff performing assigned duties
Common Search IntentLearning about entry-level training rolesUnderstanding full crew responsibilities

The main difference between a Crew Trainee and a Crew Member is that a Crew Trainee is in a training phase, often supervised and gaining skills, while a Crew Member is a fully responsible employee performing regular duties. Crew Trainees are typically new hires learning the job, whereas Crew Members have completed training and are actively working in their roles.

What are some of the typical challenges faced by a crew trainee during their initial months on the job?

As a Crew Trainee, you may encounter challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced work environment, mastering multiple tasks simultaneously, and learning company-specific procedures quickly. It's common to feel overwhelmed initially as you balance customer service, food preparation, and cleanliness standards. However, most organizations provide thorough training and supportive team members to help you build confidence and skills over time. Embracing feedback and asking questions can greatly ease the transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crew trainee?

To thrive as a Crew Trainee, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math and literacy skills, and a willingness to learn on the job. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety protocols, and standard operating procedures is often required. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability help individuals excel in fast-paced environments and deliver excellent customer service. These skills ensure efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and successful integration into diverse team settings.
What are the most commonly searched types of Crew jobs in Indiana? The most popular types of Crew jobs in Indiana are:

Jeffersonville IN Harbor Deckhand

Evansville Marine Service

Jeffersonville, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the overall safety of the towing vessel.
  • Responsible for aiding in the safety of all coworkers.
  • Responsible for informing the Master-on-Duty of any unsafe or hazardous conditions on the vessel.
  • Report any and all hazardous or unsafe conditions and making corrections when able.
  • Make and break tow for customer vessels and other EMS boats.
  • Pick up and deliver barges to and from customer docks.
  • Perform look-out duties for the Master-on-Duty when transiting locks & dams, bridges and other high-risk maneuvers.
  • Tie lines and lay wires on barges.
  • Operate winches and ratchets.
  • Handle, splice, and throw lines.
  • Perform daily routine maintenance of all the vessel's critical systems, including propulsion, steering, and electrical systems.
  • Perform daily inspection of the vessels firefighting and lifesaving equipment.
  • Help to keep the engine room and all its components clean and in good working order.
  • Perform routine housekeeping duties - ability to clean-as-you-go is a must.
  • Participate in all drills and safety meetings.
  • Learn and perform assigned duties in emergency situations.
  • Learn when to use PPE and know the right type(s) to use for any task.
  • Ordering stores and supplies on a regular basis.
  • Taking on fuel, water, oil, etc.
  • Provide continuous training for other new hires and Job Corps trainees.
  • Conduct daily safety inspections of equipment and vessel structure, including walking and visually inspecting the exterior of each deck, the engine room, the wheelhouse, and any other areas of the vessel that are critical to the safety of the vessel and the crew.
  • Assist new crewmembers on tow for training purposes, including donning PPE, which may include a personal flotation device (PFD), as well as eye protection, face protection, splash protection, foot protection, hearing protection, or hand protection, depending on the task.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Speak, read, and write English well enough to maintain vessel logs, read training materials, and follow written instructions.
  • Climb at least 3 sets of stairs or ladders in short succession (from wheelhouse to engine room).
  • Hear and respond to radio communications with significant background noise.
  • Lift, pull, push, and carry ship's stores, vessel's rigging and other equipment up to 70lbs over distances of up to 1000'.
  • Perform general vessel maintenance in tight quarters, including stooping, crouching, and crawling while using hand tools and power tools.
  • Routinely walk and maintain balance across uneven, slippery, or unstable surfaces without assistance
  • Step over high doorsills, bullrails, and other structural obstacles.
  • Walk up or down a ramp with an incline of up to 10° (17% grade), and length up to 100'

EMERGENCY DUTIES
In addition to the routine physical standards above, a Deckhand may face emergency situations that require brief but intense physical activity during drills and training. As mariners, we are our own First Responders, and must be able to:
  • Participate in drills that may include carrying firefighting equipment up several flights of stairs, retrieving objects from the water, and carrying dewatering pumps in a short amount of time.
  • Assist an injured person from a barge to the boat.
  • Carry a 40lb extinguisher up one or more flights of stairs.
  • Crawl on all fours across steel decking to escape a smoke-filled area.
  • Extract an unconscious person from a vessel in distress.
  • Hear, and rapidly respond to, alarms, bells, and whistles.
  • In short succession, carry a 50lb de-watering pump, carry a 5g gas can, and carry accompanying hoses (20-30lbs each);
  • Set up and start the de-watering pump and effectively operate a firehose under high pressure.
  • Retrieve an unconscious adult from the water and onto the boat.
  • Throw a 5lb ring buoy at least 25' and retrieve it with an adult attached.
  • Unface and face-up the boat alone to retrieve unconscious or immobile victims from the water or from a barge.

This list is not exhaustive. Deckhands are expected to perform any duties required of them by the Master-on-Duty of the vessel to which they are assigned, and those duties may include assisting other teams at EMS as needed.
Requirements
  • Applicants must meet the Physical Requirements and be able to perform the Emergency Duties itemized above..
  • Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Applicant must be able to pass a TSA background check.
  • Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT 5-panel Urine Drug Test.