Marine Deckhand

*** This position is open to King County employees and the general public. ***

The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for multiple On-Call Deckhand positions for the Water Taxi team. 

Deckhands work onboard our Water Taxi vessels, which are based out of the Pier 50 terminal on the Seattle waterfront. While working under the direction of the Captain, Deckhands ensure that our vessels are maintained, safely prepared for service, and that our passengers and crew are kept safe. This position directly supports the County's interest in ensuring our commuters have a reliable way to access our downtown core through our Vashon Island and West Seattle service routes. 

This recruitment will immediately fill up to four (4) Short-Term Temporary (STT)/On-Call positions. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Short-Term Temporary (STT) openings in this classification and within this division. Eligibility pools remain valid for six (6) months upon creation, or until the list is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

The Short-Term Temporary/On-Call Deckhand positions provide a great opportunity for those looking to earn supplemental income while having the flexibility to accept work when available. On-Call Deckhands fill a vital role with King County Water Taxi by complementing the current workforce and helping to staff vacant shifts as needed. Short-Term Temporary/On-Call positions are not benefit-eligible, and available shifts and hours will vary.

Interviews are anticipated to occur between June 17 through June 21, 2024, though dates are subject to change.

King County Water Taxi System

King County has been operating Water Taxi services since October 2009. In 2019, the Marine Division joined King County Metro to help Metro meet its goals of incorporating multiple modes of transit that including: buses, boats, trains, shuttles, accessible services, and rideshare programs.

The Marine Division operates the Water Taxi ferry service on two routes in Puget Sound, both originating at Pier 50 in downtown Seattle: one route to West Seattle and the other to Vashon Island. The Water Taxi provides year-round service 7 days a week, 11 to 17 hours daily. In addition to King County Water taxi service, Kitsap County currently provides passenger-only ferry service to Kingston, Bremerton and Southworth, which all use the King County passenger-only facility in Seattle.

To Apply:

Forms and Materials Required

• An online employment application with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience). Be sure to list all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving. 
• Completed supplemental questions

Note: A cover letter/letter of interest and/or resume is highly encouraged, but not required. Other uploaded documentation will not be reviewed.

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov  or 206-477-6059