What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ordinary Seaman -- Seaward Services -- TSVRON position at Hornblower?
Salary: $32.95 / hour
Hornblower is seeking Ordinary Seamen for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk VA.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
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The Ordinary Seaman (OS) supports vessel operations by performing basic deck duties and assisting in the safe operation of the vessel under the direct supervision of deck officers and senior unlicensed personnel. This role contributes to deck maintenance, seamanship tasks, and the operation of deck equipment in support of daily vessel activities. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate vessel deck equipment under the direct supervision of ship’s officers.
- Assist with routine deck tasks including cleaning, painting, preservation, and general housekeeping.
- Support mooring, anchoring, rigging, and line-handling operations as directed.
- Assist in operating small deck machinery and tools in compliance with safety procedures.
- Participate in required drills, safety training, and emergency response activities.
- Maintain deck areas, equipment, and storage spaces in safe and orderly condition.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel operations and deck department needs.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with an Ordinary Seaman endorsement or higher.
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
- Must meet physical and medical standards for shipboard service, including stamina for manual labor and work in marine environments.
- Ability to follow instructions, learn seamanship skills, and work as part of a deck team.
- Willingness to perform cleaning, maintenance, and basic deck tasks as assigned.\
- Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About Us:
Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
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