A Deckhand, or Shipmate, provides a variety of services on commercial ships and boats, including cruise ships, transportation ships and fishing vessels. Duties you might include on a Deckhand job description depend on the type of ship and how it’s managed, but cargo loading and management, berthing and unberthing and general maintenance are common.
Un Deckhand debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Deckhand debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Support for berthing and unberthing procedures as the ship comes into or leaves port
- Customer service in assisting passengers as they board or disembark, such as managing ticket collections and ensuring safe boarding mechanisms are in place
- General cleaning and housekeeping tasks aboard the boat or ship
- Routine maintenance, particularly simpler tasks that don’t require an engineer or specialist
- Participating in safety processes, such as keeping watch during poor weather or maintaining an accurate count of passengers
Un Deckhand competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Experience with common tools that may be used in the course of Deckhand duties, such as hammers and drills
- The physical capability to lift heavy items or carry awkward or heavy items on a shifting deck
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Some basic math skills that may be required in keeping passenger counts, managing tickets or inventorying cargo
- The physical endurance to stand and maintain balance on a moving boat for long periods of time
