Third Mate American Cruise Lines is seeking Third Mates for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast Pacific Northwest Columbia-Snake Rivers Great Lakes and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland-Tennessee-Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safe operation and five-star service to 100-200 guests. Third Mates are responsible for safe vessel and launch operations adherence to company and regulatory standards and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Third Mates are licensed mariners with basic maritime experience and keen interest in gaining experience in challenging U.S. coastal and river waterways. OurThirdMates are team-oriented self-disciplined and hands-on workers.ThirdMates work alongside Deckhands and Engineers completing watch standing maintenance sanitation and logistics tasks. Third Mates operate and maintain our 35ft-50ft certificated passenger launches. OurThirdMates are people-oriented professionals and meticulous officers in service to our guests and as examples to our crews. Third mates enjoy comfortable onboard accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry. At American Cruise Lines we are driven by our values-Optimism Commitment Patriotism and Merit. These values shape our culture our service and our people guiding us as we work together toShare Americas Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities
Ensure safety and security of passengers crew and vessel.
Safe launch operations in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
Standing helm security gangway watches in Deckhand rotation.
Execution of vessel cleaning sanitation maintenance and logistics.
Standing piloting watches under instruction of Captain or Mate.
Assisting Engine Room Attendant with machinery and system maintenance.
Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
Maintain logs reports and administrative records.
Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance
Work Schedule
Typical March through November Cruise Season 6 weeks on 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on 4 weeks off. Additional work periods may be possible during winter months aboard the few vessels operating or repositioning year-round. This is a full-time exempt position.
Qualifications
U.S. Coast Guard Masters license Masters 100T.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC.
Piloting and Boat Handling experience on coastal and river waterways minimum 6months desired 1yr.
Self-disciplined work habits and personal grooming.
Good communication skills and team skills.
Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Essential Functions
Ships experience forces from wind waves and currents prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge sway heave roll pitch and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder opening and passing through a 20" diameter hatch.
Ability to stand for your entire shift.
Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to frequently bend squat and reach.
Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
Ability to use stairs frequently.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive daily rate.
Health dental vision and 401k with match.
Access to advanced simulator-based training.
Covered Expenses
American Cruise Lines provides travel room and board uniforms and training
Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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