CAREERS

Water Taxi employs USCG-credentialed captains holding a 50-ton or greater Master’s License. Experienced mariners can hone their skills operating single screw, twin screw, and azimuth pod boats from 26 to 64 feet. New mariners can gain a wealth of knowledge on the job learning to operate and dock boats in different wind and current conditions.

Water Taxi captains pilot a variety of vessels, from 26-foot single screw launch-style boats to 40-foot azimuth pod-propelled boats to twin-screw 64-foot catamarans and more. Our captains are first and foremost responsible for the safety of their passengers followed by providing an entertaining and enjoyable day on the water.

Are you a new captain in need of experience or a seasoned captain looking for a more permanent local job? Either way, Water Taxi is perfect for you!

Water Taxi employs lifelong boaters and people new to boating. We offer extensive training in maritime and hospitality to ensure high standards of safety and customer service. Our crew can expect variety in their work, from assisting their captain in docking a boat to mixing up a margarita during happy hour. Our crew positions offer an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain sea time and experience toward receiving their captain’s license.

At Water Taxi, deckhands will work in a variety of roles. Our deckhands are primarily responsible for the safety of their passengers followed by providing them an entertaining and enjoyable day on the water. Deckhands learn how to safely board and disembark passengers, secure their vessel to the dock, fight fires and rescue a man-overboard. During your day, you will be responsible for ticketing passengers, selling drinks and entertaining passengers between stops.

Water Taxi employs a diverse range of skill sets to make up our engineering team, including diesel mechanics, electrical engineers and fiberglass specialists. Most of our work is done in-house with little use of outside contractors. You will be able to use your existing skills – and learn new ones – while tackling a variety of projects. One day, you might rebuild an engine or repair a fiberglass hull. Our engineers even do complete boat overhauls.

At Water Taxi, engineers are responsible for the mechanical, electrical and cosmetic upkeep of Water Taxi’s fleet of 13 vessels and dock facilities. We offer specialized positions such as diesel mechanics, fiberglass and paint specialists, electrical engineers and detailers, in addition to those who offer a broader range of skills.

Water Taxi employs both in and out-of-office customer service representatives. Feel more comfortable inside an office? We have that. Prefer to be outside by the water with beautiful yachts in the background? We have that, too. Become a part of our team to ensure our passengers experience an amazing day on the water.

At Water Taxi, customer service representatives are the first point of contact for our guests and assist passengers in planning their day. Customer service representatives assist in office clerical work, answer general questions about Water Taxi service and provide guests with recommendations to make the most of their day in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood and on the water.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Work outside in the beautiful Fort Lauderdale weather providing information and guest service at popular Water Taxi stops.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers in understanding how the Water Taxi service operates
• Have an understanding of Water Taxi schedules, boat operations, and descriptions of various stops
• Assist passengers with loading, unloading
• Ensure the dock area is clean and brochure racks are stocked
• Ticket passengers
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write and converse in the English language
• Interpersonal customer service skills
• Must present a neat and clean appearance

DESIRABLE SKILLS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Applicants fluent in additional languages a plus.