Jet Boat Captain-Part-time

Salary: $35,443.20 – $53,597.44 Annually
Location : Klamath/Wautec
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202500036
Division: Community Development
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 6/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Transit Manager, this position is responsible for managing and operating a twin inboard jet boat. Jet Boat Captain will be responsible for providing river ferry transit services. Captain is responsible for passenger safety and their well being while on the boat vessel. Captain must adhere to all United States Coast Guard regulations and company polices. Captain is expected to navigate the boat vessel in high water, low water, and in a safe manner and ensure safety rules are followed. Boat operator must have experience and ability to operate jet boat, to transport passengers, freight, or other cargo along the Klamath River. Captain also will manage the daily efficiency of the vessel, along with the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.
Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspect systems to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.

1. Maintain records of daily activities as required and monitor the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers.
2. Arrange for and participate in boat fueling, stockpile of supplies, cleaning as needed.
3. Provide for a safe boat operation while maintaining responsibility for the safety of passengers and crew.
4. Read gauges and perform manual checks to verify sufficient fluid levels prior to operation of the vessel.
5. Communicate with the transit dispatcher to schedule daily routes and provide regularcheck-ins.
6. Operate a two-way radio system to dispatch the transit driver and coordinate requests for rides, confirmation, and cancellation of trips.
7. Behave courteously towards and communicate politely and efficiently with the public and others.
8. Maintain a tactful relationship with supervisor andco-workers.
9. Ensure the maintenance of boats and related support equipment such as engines, navigational systems, docks and boarding ramps, rescue equipment, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
10. Captain must be willing to work five days a week, weekends, split shifts, holidays and in all weather conditions.
11. Provide exemplary customer relation skills and be able deal with operation of vessel while conducting boat ferry service.
12. Be safety-oriented with strong knowledge of USCG regulations and safety procedures.
13. Command boat vessel in various bodies of water (high tide, low tide, wind).
14. Measure and record water depths.
15. Provide service to planned river route.
16. Use flashing lights and whistles to signal passing vessels.
17. Coordinate with crew members or staff performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
18. Conduct daily vessel and docking facilities inspections.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. G8: Bachelor’s degree in related field with one year job specified experience.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be certified and licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard – Masters License.
2. 25 Ton Master or Limited Master License, as authorized by the United States Coastguard.
3. Three years experience in driving boat on the KlamathRiver.
4. Knowledge of Klamath River and riverchannel.
5. Mustpossessavalidcommercialdriver’slicenseClassAorbewillingtoobtainitwithinthree(3)monthsof hire. Must have a clear driving record and provide a Department of Motor Vehicleprintout.
6. Must have excellent public speaking skills; past tour guide experience preferred but notnecessary.
7. First Aid/CPR certification required within 30 days ofhire.
8. Must obtain Swift Water Rescue training within 90 days of hire Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employmentscreening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies andprocedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section472).

1. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurancepolicy.
2. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprintclearance.
3. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 – Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, AdjudicativeGuidelines.
4. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Are you a member of any federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe?
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