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Yurok Tribe (CA)

Jet Boat Deckhand

Klamath, CA

$21.30 - $32.21/hr

The Jet Boat Deckhand will assist the Jet Boat Captain for the operation of providing river ferry transit services. Under the direction of the Jet Boat Captain the Deckhand must adhere to all United ...

Yurok Tribe

Jet Boat Deckhand

Klamath, CA · On-site

$21.30 - $32.21/hr

The Jet Boat Deckhand will assist the Jet Boat Captain for the operation of providing river ferry transit services. Under the direction of the Jet Boat Captain the Deckhand must adhere to all United ...

Yamaha

Plant Accountant

Vonore, TN

$63K - $79K/yr

General Description of Major Tasks of Position This entry level position is responsible for general financial tasks across the Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing site. The plant accountant will be ...

Yamaha Motor Corporation

Plant Accountant

Vonore, TN · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

General Description of Major Tasks of Position This entry level position is responsible for general financial tasks across the Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing site. The plant accountant will be ...

Yamaha Motor

Plant Accountant

Vonore, TN · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

General Description of Major Tasks of Position This entry level position is responsible for general financial tasks across the Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing site. The plant accountant will be ...

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Jet Boat Deckhand

Jet Boat Deckhand

Yurok Tribe (CA)

Klamath, CA

$21.30 - $32.21/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Jet Boat Captain, the Jet Boat Deckhand is responsible for assisting the Jet Boat Captain to carry out all normal deck department duties aboard the boat such as anchoring, lookout, and safety of passengers. The entire crew must work together to accomplish the task of maintaining a safe, efficient and enjoyable workplace and therefore no crew member is above any work needing to be done to meet this overall goal. The Jet Boat Deckhand will assist the Jet Boat Captain for the operation of providing river ferry transit services.

Under the direction of the Jet Boat Captain the Deckhand must adhere to all United States Coast Guard regulations and company polices. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform lookout/navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches.

2. Assist with normal maintenance and equipment. 3.

Assist with luggage handling and other chores in port. 4. Assist with maintaining records of daily activities as required and monitor the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers.

5. Assist with the safety of passengers and crew. 6.

Provide exemplary customer relation skills. 7. Assist with activities such as loading and unloading cargo, participate in boat fueling, stockpile of supplies and cleaning as needed.

8. Utilize a two-way radio to communicate with the Dispatcher. 9.

Deckhand must be willing to work five days a week, weekends, split shifts, holidays and in all weather conditions. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. G3: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. 2.

Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future. 3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of the Klamath River and river channel bed. 2.

One year experience as a Deckhand or equivalent. 3. First Aid/CPR required.

4. Must have sufficiently acute hearing, eyesight and depth perception to meet the demands. 5.

Must have excellent public speaking skills; past tour guide experience preferred but not necessary. 6. Must be capable of using escape hatches and boarding /disembarking survival craft unassisted.

7. Obtain Swift Water Rescue Training. 8.

Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.

All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.

3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4.

Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy. 5.

Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage. 6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.

7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.

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