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Water Taxi First Mate

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch

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Compensation
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Location
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Water Taxi First Mate assists the captain with water taxi operations, transporting customers between the Waterside Commercial Dock and residential docks along a planned route and schedule. The role involves helping with docking, maintaining the boat, supporting patrons of all ages, and tracking tickets through a phone application. Work schedules vary with operations and may include evenings and weekends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Boating Practices, nice to haveProfessionalism, requiredCourtesy, requiredGood Judgment, nice to haveIndependent Decision-Making, nice to haveLifting 50 Pounds, requiredDock Transfers, requiredFlexibility, requiredCoordination, requiredComputer Use, nice to haveMobile Device Use, nice to haveIndependent Work, requiredCommunication, required

Qualifications

Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance, required

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Water Taxi First Mate will assist the captain with water taxi operations. This is a customer service-oriented position that requires stand-up individuals who are eager to assist patrons. Must be a motivated people person with a pleasant, patient, and friendly attitude.

Work Schedule : Schedule varies as dictated by Water Taxi operation, weekend and evening work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist with transporting customers between the Waterside Commercial Dock and residential docks following a pre-planned route and schedule.

  • Physical work to follow captain instructions on docking the water taxi at the commercial and residential docks.

  • Requires quick reactions and following instructions for the safety of the crew and passengers.

  • Maintain a clean boat to uphold the high standards of Lakewood Ranch (sweep and empty trash, wash boat as needed).

  • Work with patrons of all ages.

  • Assist with tracking customer tickets through a phone application.

  • Assist with other duties that support marina and water taxi efforts.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge of safe boating practices.

  • Must conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner.

  • Must comply with the organizations Drug and Alcohol Policy.

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established department policies and procedures.

  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

  • Must be able to move and jump from water taxi onto dock. Requires flexibility and coordination.

  • Ability to use computers and mobile devices.

  • Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively.

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