Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Asheville, NC

Job Description: Asheville Adventure Company is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking staff to join our crew as a Boat Wrangler and Driver for our calm water paddling trips! Come and enjoy spending your day in a fun environment, working outside along the French Broad River, all while playing an essential part in ensuring all guests have an enjoyable and memorable outdoor adventure experience.

Job Type: Seasonal (May - October); Part-time or Full-time options available

Scheduling: Weekend and holiday availability necessary. Holidays within our seasonal operation period include Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Flexible scheduling with advance notice.

Pay: $12.50/hr Boat Wrangler (non-driver) OR $15.00/hr Driver / Boat Wrangler. Additional pay for experience and relevant certifications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others. This is a team job!
• Assist guests getting with their equipment as they get on and off of the river
• Provide an outstanding customer service experience.
• Manage and clean all equipment
• Assist guests and staff with trip preparation and clean up
• Manage equipment inventory, trip schedules, and guest count
• Maintain the grounds of the property including but not limited to: attending to guest questions, checking guests in with trips, ensure grounds remain neat, tidy, and sanitary
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a daily and ongoing basis.
• Must be on time with reliable transportation
• Ability to identify needs, take action, and solve problems in a quick manner
• Ability to work productively, professionally, and positively with guests and staff
• Efficient time management, organizational, and multitasking skill

Preferred Experience: Experience driving a trailer is preferred.

Training: Extensive orientation and training provided upon start of employment.

Other Essential Job Requirements for Drivers:

• Safely drive with a trailer, load equipment and secure the trailer, unload the trailer and equipment
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others. This is a team job!
• Current Driver’s License
• Clean Driving Record
• Drivers must be confident driving a trailer up to 50 miles per day with a variety of road and weather conditions
• Safety conscious by following all traffic laws and maintaining order
• Regularly inspect and report any vehicle operating or equipment deficiencies to General Manager

Asheville Adventure Company values diversity and inclusion among our community of staff members and seeks to recruit the most talented from a diverse pool of applicants. AAC does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, gender, origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person