POSITION SUMMARY:

The Able-Bodied Seaman is responsible for the safe completion of all deck maintenance and cleaning, as well as
overseeing the departure and arrival of the vessel. This position is also a team leader in emergency response
situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as on-deck team leader
• Identify required maintenance for exterior areas of the vessel
• Identify required daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning responsibilities
• Manage potable water intake (responsibility of the engineering staff onboard the AE)
• Manage trash disposal and removal from the vessel
• Comply with safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures
• Responsible for the general appearance of the exterior of the vessel
• Respond to all General Alarms and emergency situations per station billet
• Make hospitality standards an important part of day-to-day duties
• Participate and ensure participation of all USCG mandated drills and emergency procedures as
directed
• Actively participates in embarking duties such as loading, unloading, luggage carrying, etc., as
needed
• Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day and
may not be inclusive of every task needed to achieve results
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
Professional Certification(s) or License:
• Valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) – Able Bodied Seaman Special (minimum
requirement)
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) –ability to obtain and maintain
• Valid Driver’s License
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status

Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; must be fluent in English
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a pleasant and professional manner
Experience:
• At least five years of experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities
• Cruise industry experience preferred
Other:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to
pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.
*Additional requirements may be required depending on the physical needs of the role
OUR VALUES – RESPECT
At Hornblower Group and American Queen Steamboat Company, our mission is to create amazing
experiences – not only for our guests, but our employees. Our company values (RESPECT) and operating
principles (Hornblower 12) allow us to live out our mission of creating amazing experiences.
RESPECT stands for: Respect, Environment, Safety First, Professionalism, Exceed, Communication and
Teamwork. Our Operating Principles, known as the Hornblower 12 demonstrate the ways we promise
to engage to live those values