Deckhand

Deckhand Job Description

(Seasonal May-October)

Milwaukee River Cruise Line is hiring motivated, hard-working, reliable individuals to work as DECKHANDS aboard our fleet of tour boats for the 2023 season.

A deckhand assists the captain with navigation and docking, maintains a clean, safe, comfortable environment for passengers and crew members, and projects a positive and friendly image in order to provide quality customer service.

• Assist in safe boarding and disembarking of passengers, includes ticket collection
• Handle mooring lines when docking the vessel
• Maintain daily pre and post cruise checklists
• Understand procedures for Man Overboard, Fire at Sea and Abandon Ship
• Participate in USCG required training drills
• Ensure proper setup for each cruise
• General maintenance, includes cleaning, painting and washing the vessels
• Act as lookout during inclement weather
• Keep an accurate passenger count

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to perform physical tasks which includes lifting up to 50lbs, continuous walking and/or standing, and tolerate exposure to all types of weather
• Pass a pre-employment drug test as per USCG regulations
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some nights and weekends
• Excellent customer service skills

Competitive compensation offered

Flexible Hours

Fun, outdoor work environment

Bonus Opportunities available

To apply, email  with your resume and applicable experience.