Deckhand & Relief Seafarer (USCG Ordinary Seaman)

maine; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation's Maine State Ferry Service in Rockland, ME seeks an Ordinary Seafarer - Relief. Responsibilities include deck duties, cabin cleaning, lookout watches, and basic maintenance on ferries. Must hold USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC card; high school diploma required.

Willingness to work weekends/holidays and long shifts up to 11.5 hours. Position involves operating on ocean/coastwise routes, with union benefits and comprehensive state employment packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with deck crew experience.
• Must hold USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC card.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deck operations and vessel maintenance.
• Clean passenger cabins, heads, pilothouse and other spaces.
• Stand helm and lookout watches.
• Assist with minor maintenance and painting and day-to-day vessel duties.

Skills

TWIC Card

Deck operations familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

USCG Ordinary Seaman License

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation's Maine State Ferry Service in Rockland, ME seeks an Ordinary Seafarer - Relief. Responsibilities include deck duties, cabin cleaning, lookout watches, and basic maintenance on ferries. Must hold USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC card; high school diploma required.

Willingness to work weekends/holidays and long shifts up to 11.5 hours. Position involves operating on ocean/coastwise routes, with union benefits and comprehensive state employment packages.