Careers
At Water Taxi you’ll find more than just a job,
you’ll find a career.
If you live in South Florida and love being on and around the water, come work for Water Taxi! Join our amazing team and become a part of this iconic South Florida attraction!
For more than 20 years, Water Taxi has transported and entertained guests on the scenic waters of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida. Our fleet includes 15 boats, from 26-foot launch-style boats to 64-foot high-speed catamarans. We couldn’t do what we do without the 100’s of dedicated people employed as captains, deckhands, engineers, customer service representatives, and more. They literally keep us afloat.
Every day is different on the water, and you’ll love working on it.
Water Taxi cultivates new and experienced deckhands to rise through the ranks, allowing mariners to fulfill their career goals. With a variety of vessels, ranging from 26’ to 65’, employment at Water Taxi gives deckhands the opportunity to hone their skills and accumulate sea time while working towards obtaining their captains license. Water Taxi has a proven track record of assisting our deckhands to obtain their captains license and promoting from within.
Our company culture is based on teamwork that promotes safety, practical maritime knowledge, and leadership. Water Taxi crew are responsible for the safety of their passengers, crew, and vessels followed by providing an entertaining and enjoyable day on the water for our guests.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Safety of Passengers
- Crew
- Vessel
- Assist the captain with the safe operation of the vessel
- Maintain vessel cleanliness
- Sell tickets and concessions
- Compliance with all USCG regs
- Compliance with WT policies
- Provide excellent customer service
- Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Ability to handle cash and perform credit card and cash transactions
- Must be able to read write and converse in the English language
- Must be able to serve alcohol under Florida Law
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Personable “can do” attitude
Position Types:
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Seasonal
Water Taxi operates 7 days a week, 363 days a year from 10am to 10pm. We have a morning and an afternoon shift. Shifts are an average of 7 hours long.
About Us
Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale has been an icon in South Florida for over 30 years; serving the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood area with year-round service, private charters, and special event transportation. Water Taxi is based in the Yachting Capitol of the World, Fort Lauderdale Florida, and boasts the largest passenger fleet in South Florida.
Job Details
As an Engineering Technician Level 1, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of technical tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of marine equipment and systems. This role requires a high level of technical skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering quality workmanship.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostics on marine equipment and systems to identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Perform coupler, shaft assembly, and disassembly tasks as required.
- Install and remove engines, generators, and transmissions.
- Assemble and disassemble engines, generators, and other major engine parts such as exhaust systems, turbos, circulation pumps, etc.
- Align engines, lift engines, and adjust engine mounts as needed.
- Adjust and fix shaft seals to ensure proper function.
- Install hydraulic helm pumps, hoses, pipes, and rams.
- Bleed hydraulic systems to remove air and ensure proper operation.
- Remove and install Z-drives as necessary.
- Perform major electrical work including battery systems, AC panels, transfer switches, and breaker panels.
- Assist with startups and report any issues, damage, or problems with boats to supervisors.
- Conduct oil changes, filter changes, and zinc changes.
- Handle minor electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
- Perform medium electrical work including bilge pumps, float switches, and dashboard switches.
- Change engine belts and impellers/raw water pumps/alternators under supervision if required.
- Replace engine hoses and check/change sea strainer baskets.
- Install light fixtures and perform medium carpentry work including rough construction and finishing tasks.
- Assist with painting tasks as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical certification or relevant experience in marine mechanics, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in marine diagnostics, repairs, and installations.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques.
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work in tight spaces as needed.
Your Career Path at Water Taxi
Water Taxi offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to begin your maritime career! You can get paid while learning the skills you’ll need to succeed in the industry. Just received your license but have no previous experience? Come learn about currents, docking, crew management, and vessel handling. Hoping to one day get your captain’s license? Water Taxi is a great place to accrue necessary sea time toward your license and for you to learn the skills to succeed as a captain.
Water Taxi prides itself as a premier destination for those just entering the marine industry with prospects of working on a yacht, tug boat, towboat, or charter boat. Nowhere else in South Florida will you have a better opportunity to learn vessel handling in various current and wind conditions, dock a boat upwards of 50 times a day, and manage a crew overseeing anywhere from 19-199 passengers all while being paid to do so.
Water Taxi is unique in that our employees begin with a wide variety of maritime experience from newcomer to seasoned mariners. Whether you intend to make a career at Water Taxi or move on to another opportunity in the maritime industry we will be sure to provide you the skills necessary to succeed upon completing our Career Path Program.
How it Works:
In order to become a licensed captain, you must complete a USCG Master’s and supplemental courses, pass an exam and have the required sea time (days on the water). For more information regarding the courses and requirements to receive a license, visit Maritime Professional Training at mptusa.com.
Our program is best suited for candidates who:
- Have passed the necessary courses at MPT or another accredited school but lack sea-time.
- Have the necessary sea time but want more experience before taking your class.
- Have neither the necessary sea time or taken any courses towards a license.
- Have your 50 or 100 ton USCG Master’s license and want to gain experience.
- Have your 50 ton USCG Master’s license and want to upgrade to a 100 ton.