Dockhand - South Baymouth

**JOB POSTING**

**Position**: Dockhand **Location**:South Baymouth Terminal

Full-Time Seasonal

**Posting Date**:May 10, 2023 **Posting Closes**:Open till filled

Applications are reviewed daily, and contact made with qualified applicants begins immediately.

**Start Date**: June 16, 2023 **Rotation**:40 hrs. per week

**Unionized**:Yes / Seafarers International Union **Wages**:$19.72-$21.61 per hour

The Owen Sound Transportation Company is seeking a hardworking individual(s) to fill the role of Dockhand at the South Baymouth Terminal.

**JOB DUTIES**:

- Maintaining safe and clean access to and from the vessel for passengers and vehicles to the terminal and property.
- General maintenance tasks to the terminal, equipment, and grounds.
- Maintaining strict compliance with all safety regulations regarding procedures and equipment as outlined in company policies and procedures.
- Receive traffic, measure, tag, and complete necessary forms for processing.
- Marshaling vehicles in loading and standby zones as instructed by the Ticket Agent.
- Assisting and directing passengers during loading and unloading, including those who may require extra assistance as directed.
- Securing and casting off the vessel as directed.
- Engaging/disengaging the passenger ramp and raising/lowering the vehicle transfer bridge as directed.
- Perform daily, weekly, or monthly checks of the terminal or equipment as directed.
- Perform lawn and landscaping maintenance.
- Participate in drills, emergency response plan duties, and oil response duties as directed.
- Perform any other duty as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Able to work weekends.
- Lift and pack merchandise up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to see 100’ with good depth perception for catching heavy rope lines.
- Pull heavy cables up to 50 feet.
- Stand consistently for 2 hours.
- Walk long distances (500 meters)
- Able to climb a flight of stairs.
- Ability to climb a 12’ ladder.
- Able to read 12 pt font on manifests.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
- Able to work overtime, as required.
- Able to hear and respond on two-way radios.

**Safety Sensitive Environment**
- Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol
- Personal Protective Equipment (boots, pants, eye, and ear protective wear)

This is a full-time, seasonal unionized position with a competitive hourly wage and benefits package. If you are experienced in a busy, safe and customer service-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $19.72-$21.61 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-15