Join Us At Catalina Express!
Catalina Express provides a unique, upbeat and friendly work environment. Offering seasonal and year-round employment on land and at sea, our passenger counts normally peak between April and September. We begin recruiting seasonal staff in February of each year to start training for the busy spring and summer months. With Labor Day officially ending summer, we gradually begin reducing our staff to compensate for the change in business demands during the fall and winter months. If an employee is not retained during our off-peak season, but maintained a positive employment record with Catalina Express he/she may be invited to come back the following season.
We are currently hiring the following positions.
Vessel Engineers
Vessel Engineers perform routine maintenance on our fleet as directed by the Port Engineer as well as perform inspections of vessels for repair and maintenance standards and procedures working with other company engineers as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience in maintaining diesel engines; knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical HVA systems is a plus
- Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions at time
- Ability to interact with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
- Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
- Ability to interact professionally with all departments
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Job Conditions and Environment:
This job requires the ability to travel between our ports as well as receive emergency repair calls after hours. Weekend work is required. The work may occur under adverse weather conditions. Travel may be involved on certain projects. It also requires the ability to fit into tight fitting spaces for repair work. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Sales Representative
Under the direction of the Director of Sales, responsibilities include representing Catalina Express at various social and business events, participation in conferences, trade shows, and familiarization trips. Customer markets include Senior and Youth, Consumer, and Southern California, US, Mexico, and Canada. Goals are to increase awareness of Catalina Express services by developing new relationships through direct sales calls and to further develop existing relationships and programs.
Requirements:
- College graduate preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Two years experience in marketing/sales, preferably in the tourism industry
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid California drivers license with excellent driving record
- Substantial weekend and evening commitments including overnight travel and boat travel
Reservation Sales Agent
As an agent in our inbound call center, you will promote our passenger service and Catalina Island. The primary responsibilities of this position are sales and customer service.
Requirements:
- 6 months call center, sales, or customer service experience
- basic computer knowledge in a windows environment; typing 35 wpm
- Ability to work a combination of early mornings, afternoons, evenings & weekends
- Holidays required
- Must pass background check
Department Hours are 5:45am to 9pm, Monday through Sunday (4-8 hour shifts). Scheduled hours are 25-40 hours per week through September.
Deli Counterperson
As visible members of our Food and Beverage department, Deli Counterpersons provide beverage and snack service in our busy terminals and perform limited food preparation.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- have some prior customer service experience
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Prior cash handling experience is a plus
Scheduled hours are 15-30 hours a week.
Stockperson
As visible members of our Food and Beverage Department, Stockpersons are responsible for accurately filling and delivering food and beverage supply requests to delis and departing vessels. Some light inventory will also be required.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years olf
- The ability to lift, move and push 50lbs
- Basic data entry skills
- Must be able to work in both our San Pedro and Long Beach ports, and work weekends and holidays
As visible members of our Food and Beverage Department, Stockpersons are responsible for accurately filling and delivering food and beverage supply requests to delis and departing vessels. Some light inventory will also be required.
Line Cooks
Preparing breakfast and lunch, you will handle opening or closing lines, preparing food according to a recipe and other assigned duties.
Requirements:
- Must be able to work a combination of early mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
Deckhand
As a member of our Boat Crew, Deckhands load and unload baggage, clean and secure deck and cabin areas, and provide general customer assistance. Primary responsibilities are to ensure passenger safety and comfort.
Requirements:
- Minimum 18 years of age, 6 months of customer service experience
- Ability to move and lift 70 lbs., stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time
- Ability to work all ports: San Pedro, Long Beach & Dana Point; must pass U.S. Coast Guard drug screen and a background check
- Ability to work a combination of early mornings, afternoons, evenings & weekends
- Not prone to seasickness
- Approximately 15-40 hours per week, mostly weekends
- Boating experience is a plus
Please apply in person at our San Pedro Terminal, Berth 95, San Pedro Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm or at our Catalina Landing Terminal, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. You may also submit your resume or application to hrmail@catalinaexpress.com
