Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Eighth grade. Six months of experience as a general helper or laborer are required. Must possess a Driver's license.
Recruitment Notes
The Semi-Skilled Laborer assigned to Cruise Operations duties include check and adjust virtual message signs (VMS) located throughout the Port. Operate, and maintain cleanliness of Cruise operation vehicles, VMS sign's locations and generators and take vehicles to maintenance shop for routine maintenance. Record water readings from cruise vessels, operate forklift to relocate signs, barricades, and cones. Operate hand and power tools as required.
Miami-Dade County Benefits
Benefits
Miami-Dade County offers an outstanding comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you and your family. You may cover your spouse/domestic partner and dependent children under your medical and dental. There are many great benefits that you will be eligible for such as:
Medical coverage on day one.
Employees may participate in one of the two County's health insurance plans, Select Advantage or First Choice Advantage.
Employees also have the option to participate in the following optional benefits programs: Group Term Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Vision Programs.
Employees can elect to contribute a portion of their pay to a personal investment plan. Everyone is eligible; there is no waiting period or minimum number of hours to qualify. Miami- Dade County offers two non-contributory 457(b) deferred compensation plans offered through Nationwide and MissionSquare, which allow for pre-tax and post-tax employee contributions towards retirement investments.
Depending on the health plan selected you will receive annual flex dollars (either $+++.+6 or $1,12+.+6), which are contributed toward your benefits.
Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Enrollment is automatic for full-time employees. As an FRS member, you must contribute 3% of your salary towards your retirement benefit, on a pre-tax basis (contributions are taken from your gross salary before Federal Withholding taxes are calculated). Miami-Dade County also contributes towards your retirement based on the employee classification.
Vacation (Annual Leave) 2 weeks, plus eligible for additional leave based on longevity
Sick Leave: +6 hours - rolls over each year with no max
Leave cashout provisions (depending on eligibility, each year on employee's leave anniversary)
13 County Holidays
1 Birthday Holiday
3 Floating Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
50% Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition and Longevity Awards
Employee Discount Program
Basic Life Insurance
For more information about Miami-Dade County's benefits package, please visit the Human Resources Benefits website at:
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/humanresources/benefits/home.page
Seaport Security
Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Seaport Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal, state, or local requirements. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.
Eighth grade. Six months of experience as a general helper or laborer are required. Must possess a Driver's license.
Recruitment Notes
The Semi-Skilled Laborer assigned to Cruise Operations duties include check and adjust virtual message signs (VMS) located throughout the Port. Operate, and maintain cleanliness of Cruise operation vehicles, VMS sign's locations and generators and take vehicles to maintenance shop for routine maintenance. Record water readings from cruise vessels, operate forklift to relocate signs, barricades, and cones. Operate hand and power tools as required.
Miami-Dade County Benefits
Benefits
Miami-Dade County offers an outstanding comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you and your family. You may cover your spouse/domestic partner and dependent children under your medical and dental. There are many great benefits that you will be eligible for such as:
Medical coverage on day one.
Employees may participate in one of the two County's health insurance plans, Select Advantage or First Choice Advantage.
Employees also have the option to participate in the following optional benefits programs: Group Term Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Vision Programs.
Employees can elect to contribute a portion of their pay to a personal investment plan. Everyone is eligible; there is no waiting period or minimum number of hours to qualify. Miami- Dade County offers two non-contributory 457(b) deferred compensation plans offered through Nationwide and MissionSquare, which allow for pre-tax and post-tax employee contributions towards retirement investments.
Depending on the health plan selected you will receive annual flex dollars (either $+++.+6 or $1,12+.+6), which are contributed toward your benefits.
Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Enrollment is automatic for full-time employees. As an FRS member, you must contribute 3% of your salary towards your retirement benefit, on a pre-tax basis (contributions are taken from your gross salary before Federal Withholding taxes are calculated). Miami-Dade County also contributes towards your retirement based on the employee classification.
Vacation (Annual Leave) 2 weeks, plus eligible for additional leave based on longevity
Sick Leave: +6 hours - rolls over each year with no max
Leave cashout provisions (depending on eligibility, each year on employee's leave anniversary)
13 County Holidays
1 Birthday Holiday
3 Floating Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
50% Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition and Longevity Awards
Employee Discount Program
Basic Life Insurance
For more information about Miami-Dade County's benefits package, please visit the Human Resources Benefits website at:
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/humanresources/benefits/home.page
Seaport Security
Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Seaport Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal, state, or local requirements. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Seaport Semi|Skilled Laborer | Cruise Operations position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Miami offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.