WIPER
JOB PROFILE and POSITION REFERENCE SHEET
Position Title Wiper
Average Contract Length
8 months on/2 months off
Privilege Level
Crew
Stripes, if applicable
N/A
Weekly Consolidated Pay
$372 US/Week
(covers up to 87 hours per week)
Average Hours Per Week 80.5 hours per week
Extra Overtime Rate N/A
above 87 hours per week
Gratuities, if applicable N/A – not a tipped position
Additional Compensation, if applicable N/A
Benefits Limited Benefits – On contract coverage only; Protection and Indemnity
(Maintenance and Cure) coverage, for illnesses and/or injuries while in the
service of the ship; Death benefit for dependents
Berthing Shared - 1-3 roommates
Travel DCL organizes and pays for travel
Skills Test Requirement Skills test not required
Guest Contact Low
Required Footwear Will receive 1 complimentary pair of black STEEL TOE BOOTS upon
embarkation
st rd
Reporting Relationship Reports to: 1 Engineer or 3 Engineer
Direct reports: n/a
Top 5 Assist in bunkering and storing operations
Assist in the general upkeep of the technical spaces
Make proper use of personal protective equipment in performance of
duties and attends fire and boat drills and other safety drills and safety
meetings
Become familiar with various technical plant arrangements, location of
spares, tools, equipment, fire fighting and safety equipment and its
proper use
Perform cleaning, maintenance, chipping and painting of technical
space machinery, equipment, spaces and bilges as directed by the
supervisor
Job Responsibilities Familiar with terms used in the technical spaces where assigned and
knows the names of machinery and equipment relevant to assigned
duties
Participate in personal and ship safety programs onboard
Exert effort to maximize the efficiency/effectiveness of Engineering
Department team
Follow the muster list and special instructions by the Master through the
Chief Engineer
Required/Desired: Experience, Six months to one year experience on cruise or passenger vessels
Qualifications, Education, Licenses preferred
Engineering cadet or other ship experience at sea considered
Flexible in day-to-day activities
Updated 3/29/2023