River Sailor
River Jobs
| Company | River Jobs |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | — |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
River Sailor
Dedicated, willing to learn and progress on the job. This is the portrait of a good Sailor (Matrose)
Requirements:
• training in the inland waterway transport and experience in the nautical field, preferably on river cruise ships, at least 2 years
• owns an old river booklet with minimum sailor stamp on the Rhine qualification side, or owns a new EU booklet with sailor stamp
• polite, loyal and mature personality
• well-groomed appearance with good communications skills
• feels comfortable to work in an international team
• candidates with a good level of German and/ or English are preferred
• has the ability to operate under pressure and comply with the safety regulations requirements and procedures
Responsibilities:
• immediately reports damages, issues and concerns to the Captain
• performs maintenance works on deck and in other areas; these works will include painting, cleaning floors, carpentry and varnishing
• safely deploys the gangway and secure ship at dock
• close off stairway access to the Sundeck in a timely manner when passing low bridges
• verifies the operational readiness of the rescue boat
• co-responsible for the cleanliness on board, the external appearance of the ship and the Sundeck
• follows safety regulations regarding ship, staff and guests, as instructed by the Captain
• attends meetings with superiors and other staff, regarding the schedule or ship life
• contributes to guests’ memorable cruising experience
• attends all trainings as per the Captain instructions
• assists with loading of provisions as directed