Short Ferry Deckhand; SS

Closing Date: Open Continuously with bi-weekly reviews

Position: Short Notice Deckhand

Salary: $21.35 per hour

Reports To: Ferry Boat operator

Location: Inchelium, WA

Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. This is an on‑call position, applicants must be prepared to report to work within the hour of receiving notification. The SN Deckhand will assist in the operation and maintenance of the Inchelium/Gifford Ferry. Position functions as a deck hand on the Columbian Princess.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Agility for movement on the ferry when underway.
• Ability to work the schedule demands, including weekends and holidays.
• Must live in area or be able to relocate to area.
• Must pass the training for deck hands given by the deck hand on duty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to safely start all four engines of the ferry boat and untie the ferry boat from the pilings and ramp at the beginning of each morning shift, never leaving the ferry boat unattended.
• Ability to unplug shore power at the beginning of shift.
• Must block the wheels of the first and last vehicles parked in the middle lane of the ferry before ship movement.
• Ability to manually lower the apron security chain and ramp to the level of the ferry deck to commence and supervise the loading and unloading of vehicles entering and leaving the Columbian Princess.
• Required to keep the ferry deck and landings free of debris, snow, ice and do general housekeeping on each shift to ensure the ferry boat is clean at all times.
• Must make periodic inspections of cables, batteries, running gear, winches and assist Ferry Maintenance technician in general maintenance when required.
• Must accurately complete daily engine log readings and report any mechanical problems to the Ferry Maintenance technician and the Ferry Boat Operator as soon as possible.
• Requires the ability to secure the ferry boat to pilings and ramp on the Inchelium side and plug in shore power at the end of each night shift.
• Assists ferry boat operator in positioning docks by securing ferry to docks, guiding the operator by using hand signals when required, and untieing ferry from docks when positioning is complete.
• Must ensure the safety of all passengers and vehicles.
• May be required to manually push stalled or stuck vehicles off the ferry boat.
• Must be alert and safety conscious at all times.
• Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs.

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre‑employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug testing.

Tribal member and Indian preference will apply; preference will also be given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre‑employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
This position is open to all qualified applicants. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is an equal opportunity provider.