4 Seasons Marine Hiring for 100 Ton Captain at Skagway, Alaska Full Time

4 Seasons Marine is looking for a full-time seasonal Captain. The company operates 2 high-speed ferries that service Haines and Skagway in S.E. Alaska.

All Skagway-based vessels are rated to carry up to 172-passengers, and they typically operate with a 3-person crew: a captain, a lead deckhand, a naturalist/Deckhand.  The employee must be able to relocate to Skagway, AK and complete the end of the season – Apr 25 thru Sept 28th.

The employee will be provided with employee housing at a reasonable daily rate. Roughly $350 per month with a private bedroom and shared kitchen/bath.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct tours as directed according to descriptions in sales literature and procedures in policy manual. Supervise all aspects of tour delivery and tour quality.
• Manage and direct crew members in the execution of all their job responsibilities; build a productive and efficient team; maintain high morale over course of season.
• Supervise and assist in daily maintenance: cleaning, sewage and fuel pumping, restocking. Coordinate and assist with routine maintenance; painting, changing oil, etc.
• Communicate with Port Engineer to identify problems and expedite repairs; assist with repairs, as needed.
• Supervise passenger boarding, safety orientation/demonstration, emergency response and crowd control.
• Plan and execute emergency drills, equipment checks and safety meetings in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Maintain all navigational equipment in good working order; keep logs and ship/company documents, as directed. Provide daily operations report to office.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience on passenger vessels and/or experience operating vessels in Southeast Alaska required. Required minimum 100-ton license.
• Mechanical aptitude, engine room experience preferred. Diesel mechanics or electrical/electronics background helpful.
• Must have ability to build effective team and skills required to resolve crew conflicts in order to provide quality experience for customers.
• Must have ability to speak on P.A. system, and to provide commentary.
• Must be able to lift and move objects of up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Must be drug free (pre-employment screening and enrollment in random drug testing program is Coast Guard required).
• Must be able to work varied shift hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be clean, well groomed, courteous, honest, and most important, reliable.
• Uniform jackets and hats are provided.

Pay

DOE. Limited Benefits. This is a seasonal full time position from mid-April to October. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to work the entire season without interruption. An end of season bonus will be paid to employees who complete their contract in good standing.