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American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season. You'll work on our ships to ensure a safe and seamless voyage for all our guests, as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks. Our company's values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and we look for people who share them as we Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships. Responsibilities: * Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates. * Responsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks. Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel. * Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties. * Loading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks. * Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces. * Washing, drying, and folding all ship laundry. * Maintain continual professional grooming and uniform appearance. * Continual availability to assist guests and crew. * Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12-hours daily. Highlights: * Pay - Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. With all major living expenses covered aboard, you have an extraordinary chance to save your earnings. * Hospitality Experience - This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality. * Covered Expenses - American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training. * Travel the Country - We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America. * Crew Connections - Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country. Qualifications: You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be willing and able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day, for 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks. Employees must be able to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking. Under Federal Law and the Department of Transportation, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances. To provide safe and conscientious service to our guests, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training. American Cruise Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings. This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work. We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within American Cruise Lines, but such positions cannot be expected and are not guaranteed. American Cruise Lines is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information. Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude. The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines' employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line. * Job sites across the nation.

Our able-seamen are members of the United Steelworkers and are hired through the company personnel office.**APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE QUALIFIED AND POSSES THE CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION** All Interlake unlicensed seamen receive room and board while employed aboard one of our vessels. We also provide paid vacation, pension, and medical. We strive to promote from within. All Great Lakes unlicensed seamen must meet the following requirements: Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card Valid Merchant Mariners Credential issued by the US Coast Guard Endorsement as Able-Seaman on MMC Current USCG physical examination Legally eligible to be employed in the United States (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment) You will not be considered for employment if you do not have the minimum documentation listed above. If you do not have those documents, please work on obtaining them and apply once you receive them.

This is a full-time, non-exempt level position. * ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in Wickliffe, KY. Job Responsibilities: * General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning * Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats * Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers * Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required * Assist the captain with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage * Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner * Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested Job Requirements: * Ability to follow direction and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate * Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required * Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents * Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel * Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team * Must be able to work in all types of climates * Promote the ADM Way and core Values * Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures * Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays * Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days Physical Requirements: * Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and company human performance exam (physical ability test) * Standing for prolonged periods of time * Frequent heavy lifting * Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending and climbing stairs/ladders * Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:98856BR