Employment
GREAT Seasonal Jobs!
Approximately mid-March – October
Are you looking for a different kind of job?
The Lake Express High Speed Ferry offers great seasonal
employment – both full time and part time. If you can work late
March through October, excel in customer service and
reliability, and are looking for a unique and fun employment
experience, then we would like you to apply. Our seasonal jobs
pay between $10 and $13 per hour. Some higher skilled positions
even pay more. Some jobs are onboard the ship; others shore
side. All involve your attention to safety and providing our
passengers with the best travel experience!
Lake Express is in its 5th operating season and
we are in need of over 50 reliable, friendly, responsible
crewmembers to work as:
- Deckhands
- Cabin Crew
- Reservations/Customer Service Representatives
- Maintenance Technicians
- Stewards
- Yard Crew
Most positions require weekend work. We offer varying start
times, including early mornings and evenings. These positions
work from the Milwaukee Lake Express Terminal located at 2330 S.
Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Lake Express is a drug free work place and offers an exciting
employment experience along with free parking, paid holidays,
and incentive pay. Uniforms provided if required for the
position. To apply, please complete the on-line application
linked to this site.
Lake Express, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are also recruiting for the following full-time seasonal
positions.
Milwaukee, WI:
The Lake Express High Speed Ferry offers seasonal and year round
career opportunities for experienced mariners. LE is starting
its 5th season of service between Milwaukee, WI and Muskegon,
MI.
The ship, built by Austral USA, is the first high speed
car/passenger catamaran to operate on the Great Lakes. It is
191x57x16 FT, 96 GRT (1,757 ITC), and is USCG certified for 400
passengers and 46 vehicles. It is equipped with four MTU V16 M70
engines producing 12, 444 HP, computerized ride control, ARPA
equipped 3 &10 mm radars, fire suppressant systems, GPS, ECDIS
and a computerize engine room monitoring systems.
The Lake Express also seeks the
following additions to staff due to growth:
* Master (Full time, Seasonal and Year Round) –
Operate the ship and direct onboard activities including repairs
and inspections. Enhance benchmark status. Ensure the safety and
security of passengers, cargo and crew. Reports to the Senior
Captain. Candidates must hold, as a minimum, a valid USCG
Master’s License for Vessels of 100 Gross Tons or more, an
Unlimited Radar Observer’s Certificate with an ARPA endorsement,
Advanced Firefighting certification, and CPR, AED and First Aid
certificates. BRM and additional credentials desired. Applicants
must have experience as Master, excellent ship handling skills
and an outstanding safety record. High-speed quad jet and Lake
Michigan experience highly preferred. Rotational watch involves
early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends.
* Mate (Full time, March – October) –
Supervises eight member crew. Serves as Cargo Mate and VSO.
Withstanding duties. Reports to and assists Master as directed.
Candidates must hold, as a minimum, a valid USCG Master or
Mate’s License for Vessels of 100 Gross Tons or more, an
Unlimited Radar Observer’s Certificate, Advanced Firefighting
and CPR, AED and First Aid certificates. Previous quad jet and
Lake Michigan experience preferred. This position is seasonal.
Rotational watch involves early mornings, late evenings, and/or
weekends. Day rate starts at $170.
* Propulsion Technical (Full time, year round)
– Maintain vessel systems to specifications. Perform preventive
maintenance on engines, generators, reduction gears, water jets,
and support equipment. Position reports to Port Engineer. 1+
marine diesel mechanic experience required. Knowledge of water
jets highly preferred. Must be familiar with computers and MS
Office.
All positions are based in Milwaukee, WI. LE is a drug free work
place and offers an excellent work environment, pay and benefits
(year round positions).
Please submit your resume by sending it via this form, mailing
it to Director of Human Resources, Lake Express, 2330 S. Lincoln
Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207 or faxing it to
414-489-9455, Attn: Director of Human Resources. You may also
fill out the form below. Please indicate which position(s) you
are interested in, and tell us your availability from April
through December.