Ferry Crew Member I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking individuals for a position with NCDOT that involves operating U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring passenger safety, and performing shift work. Applicants must possess relevant credentials and demonstrate required skills.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Dormitory Housing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic seamanship and shipboard terms.
• Experience with launching rescue boats.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deck and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Enforce safety and security regulations.

Skills

Seamanship

Firefighting Principles

Rescue Operations

Personal Survival Techniques

Safety Responsibility

Education

Ordinary Seaman Certificate

Job description

Job Opportunity with NCDOT

This position offers State Benefits, competitive salaries, and numerous career development opportunities.

Individuals in this role perform responsible work on board U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels. Work assessment is based on safety and duties related to the operation, loading, and unloading of passengers and vehicles. Responsibilities include maintaining deck and electrical/mechanical equipment, passenger facilities, and enforcing safety and security regulations per U.S. Coast Guard standards. Shore duties and other tasks may also be assigned.

Positions available: 60018613, 60018568, and 60089122. You need only to apply once to be considered for all.

Work location: Hatteras Ferry Operations.

This position involves shift work—7 days on, 7 days off.

Dormitory housing may be available during shifts.

A copy of both TWIC and a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, including a current medical card, must be presented at the interview.

Applicants should submit an application demonstrating the following experience:

• Knowledge of basic seamanship, including marlinspike, helm commands, and shipboard terms.
• Understanding of firefighting principles, fire classes, and hose handling techniques.
• Experience with launching and operating rescue boats and recovering unconscious persons from water.
• Knowledge of personal survival techniques and safety/social responsibility.
• Practical ability to remove a 50 lbs fire extinguisher from its bracket, carry it to a fire, and properly discharge it.

Note: Some state postings allow qualification via an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” Refer to oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Required credentials include a valid Ordinary Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Contact: René Basnight – 252-423-5125 – [e-mail]

Applicants must meet all minimum and knowledge, skills, and ability requirements, providing complete education and work experience on the application. Do not use “See Attached” or “See Resume” as substitutes.