Marine Maintenance Deckhand

Currituck County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 51807

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Marine Maintenance Deckhand (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC03

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Location Notice: The position requires the employee to travel up and down the NC coast with varying project assignments. Work schedule is 7 days on and then 7 days off. Living accommodations are provided onboard vessels during the 7-day working shift. Relocation to Currituck is unnecessary as report station will be to project location at any of the Ferry Division terminals.

The Marine Maintenance Unit conducts a variety of tasks including dredging the installation repair and maintenance of pilings replacement of channel markers construction and subsequent maintenance of dredge material placement sites and the repair and maintenance of ramp and gantry systems at each NCDOT ferry terminal along the coast.

This position is responsible for assisting tasks in several different areas including dredging piling repair and maintenance ramp repair and maintenance and maintenance of support vessels. Dredging work activities can include assisting in dredge pipeline assembly by fusing coupling and aligning new pipes for floating pipelines shorelines and dredge discharge lines in support of dredge operations. Perform activities such as monitoring areas while active dredging is occurring spill gate installation and maintenance and material placement area dewatering activities. Piling work activities can include assisting with the operation of tools and equipment for the installation and assembly of dolphin structures consisting of steel tubes wooden piles wire rope fenders and hardware. Ramp and gantry work activities can include assisting with the cylinder replacement cable changes block replacements painting of decks by utilizing manlifts hand tools crane barge and other associated materials and equipment.

Work involves considerable exposure to the natural elements and taxing manual work from small boats or pontoons. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Marine Maintenance Master and is reviewed through observation of duties performed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: $31200 - $51807

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in the operation and maintenance of dredges cranes tugs and related support equipment
Knowledge of the operations maintenance and repairs of ramps and gantry systems of different types including hydraulic cylinders and counterweights.
Knowledge of dolphin repair and replacement procedures
Skill in the use of quick-coupling flanged pipelines and the securing of float and shorelines.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Necessary Special Requirements Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

May require National Crane Operator certification U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing certification and a Class A CDL.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Sylvia Rene Basnight

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionTransitJob Classification TitleMarine Maintenance Deckhand (S)Position NumberGradeNC03About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental s...