Ferry Crewmember

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a proven Ferry Crewmember to join our vessel crew.

You will assist in loading and unloading vehicles, monitor safety, and ensure a secure environment during loading, underway, and unloading in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The role requires hands-on experience with rigging, line handling, and passenger assistance, plus a valid driver's license and Merchant Marine Credential within two years.

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labor with 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.
• Merchant Marine Credential AB/QMED within two years 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 signals during loading and unloading operations.
• Ensure proper spacing between vehicles for safe passenger egress.
• Properly chock first and last vehicle in each lane.
• Provide information and assistance to passengers.
• Properly handle vessel lines as required.
• Stand lookout watch when required.
• Patrol decks and ensure safety compliance.
• Ensure cleanliness and empty trash.
• Serve as emergency Helmsman.
• Perform other duties to maintain safety and order on the vessel.
• Be alert to security violations and suspicious behavior.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Conduct security sweeps between loading/unloading.

Skills

Seamanship

Line handling

Marine terminology

Effective communication

Emergency response

Valid driver's license

Education

Merchant Marine Credential AB/QMED within 2 years

High school diploma or GED

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking a proven industry professional experienced Ferry Crewmember shall serve as a member of a ferry boat crew, providing assistance in loading and unloading the vessel with vehicles; maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the loading, underway, and unloading processes; and adhering to all U.S. Coast Guard regulations while representing U.S. Facilities in a positive manner.

Core 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.

Expectations

• Demonstrate and routinely practice safety behaviors as a condition of employment
• Report all safety accidents, incidents, and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner
• Commit to being a trusted steward of public resources
• Act with integrity in all interactions and relationships in the work environment
• Report to work on time and prepared to work
• Maintain communication with supervisor
• Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting
• Be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather conditions

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Merchant Marine Credentials, any endorsement

Other Requirements

• References and verification of work history
• DMV records check
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records check
• Drug screening

Compensation

• $18.00 per hour
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

NOTE: This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Valid driver’s license is required. DMV records check is required. Pre-employment drug screen is required. Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check is required.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

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