TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale
Deckhand - 96' Steel Workboat
Full Time • TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale South Office
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Applicants must be able to perform duties on a 96’ steel work boat in various conditions and locations. You must possess or be in the process of obtaining STCW certification, possess TWIC card, Port Everglades Port ID, current driver’s license, and valid passport. A candidate with good vessel maintenance skills, mechanical aptitude, previous experience at sea, and experience with cranes and heavy loads is preferred.
Requirements
- STCW
- TWIC
- Current Driver’s License
- Valid Passport
- Reliable Transportation
- Scuba Certification – Open Water Minimum
- All candidates are subject to Pre-Employment and Random Drug Testing Programs as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
We offer excellent pay and outstanding opportunities to earn, develop and grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $190.00 per day
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- offshore: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Compensation: $190.00 - $225.00 per day
Our Mission
TowBoatU.S. Ft Lauderdale has been in business since 1989 and has performed thousands of successful towing, salvage and marine assistance operations over the years. We are committed to providing prompt, professional and timely assistance to all customers with a keen eye toward safety using state-of-the-art equipment and experienced crew. While conducting our daily business, we are an active advocate and leader in the marine community lending our support to local law enforcement and U.S. Coast Guard in search and rescue efforts as a public service to all boaters. We respect ourselves, the waters and the community we serve.
Careers
The following is an excerpt from a note that Captain Sean Keenan wrote to our management team. Unfortunately for our company, Sean has moved out to the West Coast to live out the next chapter of his life. We thought these words were indicative of how time spent employed here at TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale can help to shape long term goals.
"The experience I gained here will follow me wherever I go and for that I am truly grateful. Thanks for showing me how to be a true professional out here, it's a tool I won't forget! This opportunity has been amazing and I've been honored to be a part of such a hardworking team!"
Sincerely,
Captain Sean Keenan
Captain Sean Keenan
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