Job Description:

American Queen Voyages is seeking a Steersman to join our team on the river!

About Us:

American Queen Voyages’ mission is to create amazing experiences on the mighty rivers of the United States. Our unparalleled success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions including, multiple years of best places to work. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who is looking for professional growth in a team environment – the river is calling and this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The Steersman is a skilled boat handler that will stand the watch under the supervision and direction of the

Captain. The Steersman is a transitional position with an expectation to obtain an AGT Inland Mate Unlimited

Tonnage license upgrade with 240 sailing days of the date of hire

In addition to the application process please click to take our Cultural Index Survey as a part of your application. The survey that takes approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody American Queen Voyages’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• • Steer the vessel under the supervision and direction of the Captain
  
  • Learn all routes and landings per AQ Voyages procedures.
  
  • Report defects and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk
  
  • Monitor the operational condition of all navigation instruments, instigating corrective action
  
  when necessary
  
  • Always observe weather and river conditions closely and take proper actions when necessary,
  
  while communicating such actions to the vessel Captain
  
  • With the assistance of the vessel’s Mates, ensure that all docking locations are secure and meet
  
  requirements set forth
  
  • Learn Proper completion & entries to the official logbook
  
  • Learn how to Properly manage & complete daily reporting requirements
  
  • Protect the environment and comply with all applicable environmental regulations
  
  • Respond to all General Alarms and emergency situations per the Station Bill
  
  • Participate and ensure participation of all USCG mandated drills and emergency procedures as
  
  directed
  
  • Actively participates in embarking duties such as loading, unloading, luggage carrying, etc., as
  
  needed
  
  • Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day and
  
  may not be inclusive of every task needed to achieve results

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

•  HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Professional Certification(s) or License:

• Master 1600 Tons Inland or Oceans with 5 years standing watch as Captain or Pilot

• FCC Marine Radio Operations license

• Radar certification (endorsement necessary as per vessel) First Class Pilotage on LMR below Baton Rouge is preferred, but not required

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - ability to obtain and maintain

• Valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)

• Valid State ID

• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status

Skills & Abilities:

•  First Class Pilotage on LMR below Baton Rouge is preferred, but not required
  
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - ability to obtain and maintain
  
  • Valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)
  
  • Valid State ID
  
  • Copy of DD214, if Veteran status

Experience:

•  First Class Pilotage on LMR below Baton Rouge is preferred, but not required
  
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - ability to obtain and maintain
  
  • Valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)
  
  • Valid State ID
  
  • Copy of DD214, if Veteran status

Physical:

• • Must submit to and pass mandated USCG physical
  
  • Ability to meet and maintain the maximum onboard bunk bed capacity of 300 lbs.
  
  • Ability to conduct work in a marine environment that is subject to some/all the following:
  
  confined spaces, uneven surfaces, variations in temperature, wake, and motion
  
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders

Other:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to

pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.

*Additional requirements may be required depending on the physical needs of the role

OUR VALUES - RESPECT

At City Experiences and American Queen Voyages, our mission is to create amazing experiences – not only for our guests, but our employees. Our company values (RESPECT) allow us to live out our mission of creating amazing experiences.

RESPECT stands for: Respect, Environment, Safety First, Professionalism, Exceed, Communication and Teamwork.  

EEO

American Queen Voyages is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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 statue, 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, the Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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