CLOSING DATE: Continuously Open, Bi-weekly Reviews

POSITION: Short Notice Deckhand

SALARY: $18.32/hour

REPORTS TO: Ferry Boat Operator on Duty

LOCATION: Gifford Ferry, Inchelium, WA

Basic Functions: Fill in as Deck Hand to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Inchelium/Gifford Ferry. Position functions as a deck hand on the Columbian Princess.

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Washington State Driver’s License.
• Agility is required for movement on the ferry when underway.
• The work schedule demands working weekends and holidays.
• Must live in area or able to relocate to area.
• Must pass the training for deck hands given by the deck hand on duty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic first aid, lifesaving procedures and use of fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of traffic control hand signals.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs. using the proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions ranging from high heat to extremely cold temperatures.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Leslie Palmer, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2028 leslie.palmer.hrs@colvilletribes.com