Ferry Ordinary Seaman (25-121)
Ferry Ordinary Seaman (25-121)
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$ 11196 - 12514
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: New employees will start at $22.02 per hour (Step 8) *This includes a 15% stipend*
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Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service
Location: Rockland ME
Position Number:02530-0827
Opening Date: May 30 2025
Closing Date: June 13 2025
Job Description:
This position serves as an Ordinary Seaman - Relief. Must be familiar with Ferry Service Vessels deck operations. Must be licensed with the USCG as Ordinary Seaman. Must be willing to clean passenger cabins heads pilothouse and other vessel spaces. Stand helm and lookout watches. Perform minor maintenance and painting. Work involves weekends holidays and work up to 11.5 hour per day. Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor. Must be in possession of a valid TWIC.
We do require that all interested Applicants must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) with OS endorsement and a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). The applicant selected for hire must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening as outlined in 49CFR Part 40.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and experience as a deck crew member on vessels operating on ocean or coastwise routes.
Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Certificate as Ordinary Seaman as issued by the United States Coast Guard.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at
Why join our team
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
