Deckhand

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East Peoria, IL, USA
In-Office
17-18 Hourly
Junior
Gaming
Boyd operates 28 gaming entertainment properties in NV, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MS, MO, OH, & PA.
The Role
The Deckhand ensures vessel cleanliness, performs maintenance tasks, assists in safety drills, provides customer service, and operates various equipment.
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Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

The Deckhand will maintain the cleanliness of the vessel by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing the deck. Perform general seasonal maintenance on the vessel such as sanding and painting to keep it seaworthy. Participate in passenger safety drills and assist in emergency situations.

  • The Deckhand will maintain the cleanliness of the vessel on the outside by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing the deck to keep it clean and orderly.
  • Able to operate the fire hose, winch and davit.  Also knowledge and practice of safety procedures in each situation.
  • The Deckhand will communicate and provide the highest degree of customer service to customers.
  • Participate in passenger safety drills and actual emergency situations.
  • The Deckhand will perform general seasonal maintenance of the vessel such as sanding and painting to keep it seaworthy.
  • Throw and pull lines, use capstan and kevels to tie up the vessel.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Six (6) months of experience in the same or similar position preferred.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for duration of shift.
  • Must be able to reach, grasp, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
  • Must be able to operate a fire hose, winch, and davit.
  • Must be able to throw and pull lines and use capstan and kevels to tie off the vessel.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation pay range - $16.75 - $18.25 an hour

Boyd Benefits 2025.pdf

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Skills Required

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Six months of experience in the same or similar position
  • Must be able to stand/walk for duration of shift
  • Must be able to reach, grasp, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
  • Must be able to operate a fire hose, winch, and davit
  • Must be able to throw and pull lines and use capstan and kevels
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Boyd Gaming Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boyd Gaming Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off plus a dedicated Volunteer PTO program and paid holidays/vacation provide multiple avenues for time away and community engagement.
  • Flexible Benefits Multiple medical plan tiers (e.g., Bronze/Bronze Plus/Silver/Gold/PPO), dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, and voluntary protections offer meaningful choice, with core options available to team members averaging 30+ hours and tailored offerings for some part‑time roles.
  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and scholarships create clear education pathways tied to employment, adding long‑term value for those who meet tenure requirements.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
5,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our guests, employees, and communities to create a culture and an operating style built around that of a family-owned business. Even as a public company operating in a highly competitive industry, the Boyd Style of hospitality continues to define us. We currently own and operate 28 gaming properties in ten states: Aliante, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Jokers Wild in Henderson, NV; Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, IN; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, IL; Diamond Jo Dubuque in Dubuque, IA and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, IA; Belterra Park in Cincinnati, OH; Kansas Star in Mulvane, KS; Ameristar Kansas City in Kansas City, MO and Ameristar St. Charles in St. Charles, MO; Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA; Sam’s Town in Tunica, MS and IP Biloxi in Biloxi, MS; Amelia Belle in Amelia, LA, Treasure Chest in Kenner, LA, Delta Downs in Vinton, LA, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, LA, and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, LA. Each is distinguished not only by the quality of its amenities but also by the exceptional customer service our guests have come to expect from a Boyd Gaming property.

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