Ferry Crewmember: Safety & Deck Operations

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a proven Ferry Crewmember to join a ferry boat crew, assisting with loading/unloading vehicles and maintaining a safe environment in compliance with U.S.

Coast Guard regulations. The role requires directing vehicles, assisting passengers, line handling, and emergency duties as part of a dedicated team. Minimum qualifications include manual labor experience, emergency response participation, strong communication, seamanship knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labor with a variety of hand tools.
• Experience participating in and performing emergency response activities.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and the public effectively and courteously.
• Knowledge of seamanship, line handling, and marine terminology.
• Valid driver’s license.
• All new hires are required to get a Merchant Marine Credential – endorsed as AB or QMED within two (2) years of the date of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles and passengers to the proper location with clearly understood signals during loading and unloading operations
• Ensure proper spacing between vehicles, allowing for safe egress of passengers
• Properly chock first and last vehicle in each lane
• Provide information and assistance to passengers
• Properly handle vessel lines as required
• Correctly stand lookout watch when required
• Properly patrol decks and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned areas and empty trash
• Serve as emergency Helmsmen
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the vessel
• Be alert to security violations and suspicious behavior
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Perform security sweeps of the vessel between unloading and loading to ensure passenger access areas are clear of passengers and vehicles at the end of each passage
• Any other duties assigned by a supervisor or Project Manager.

Skills

Manual labor

Emergency response

Communication

Seamanship

Driver’s license

Merchant Marine Credential

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent experience or training

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a proven Ferry Crewmember to join a ferry boat crew, assisting with loading/unloading vehicles and maintaining a safe environment in compliance with U.S.

Coast Guard regulations. The role requires directing vehicles, assisting passengers, line handling, and emergency duties as part of a dedicated team. Minimum qualifications include manual labor experience, emergency response participation, strong communication, seamanship knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.