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Job description
CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman
Location: Cape May, NJ
Hourly Rate: $23.75
Opening Date: February 26, 2026 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
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application.
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