Ferry Crew Member II
Ferry Crew Member II
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$ 31200 - 51807
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Duties include directing the parking of trucks automobiles and trailers on the deck to ensure proper weight distribution on the vessel and chocks wheels to prevent vehicle movement while underway. Patrols deck area while underway to maintain discipline and order and prevent passengers from entering unauthorized areas and from sitting on side rails or standing in dangerous areas. Investigates accidents occurring while loading or unloading and assists the ferry captain in preparing detailed reports of accidents incidents and activities for the ferry operations manager. Observes passengers for suspicious actions and behavior and reports any activities to the ferry captain in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. Responsible for rescue boat activities including supervision of a deckhand. Inspects all deck machinery and fixtures to ensure proper operating conditions. May assist the engineer to perform routine maintenance repair work. Steers the vessel through the prescribed course under the supervision of the ferry captain. Assists the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire breakdowns or inclement weather; assists maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock. Performs related duties as required.
This position works from the Hatteras Ferry Operationsand works shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off.
A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL ENDORSED AS ABLE SEAMAN INCLUDING A CURRENT MEDICAL CARD MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
Dormitory housing may be available for the duration of the work shift.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Basicknowledge of navigational rules of the road including navigation lights and signals.
- Skills in directing emergency response teams and mustering passengers and disembarking them to rescue craft safely.
- Skills to load and unload a ferry vessel with regard to the vessels stability.
- Experience in launching and recovering a rescue boat.
- Demonstrated ability without assistance to pull an un-charged 1.5-inch diameter 50 fire hose to full extension and to lift a charged 1.5-inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Possession of a valid Able Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard. Necessary Special Qualifications Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Supplemental and Contact Information
Ren Basnight
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
