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.
एक Deckhand को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक Deckhand को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- 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
प्रतिस्पर्धी Deckhand के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- 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
