Ferry Deckhand: Safety, Loading & Ops

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick

Paid Holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Ferry Crewmember to join a ferry boat crew. You will assist with loading/unloading vehicles, direct passengers, and maintain a safe environment in accordance with U.S.

Coast Guard regulations. This essential role requires vigilance, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include directing vehicles and passengers, ensuring safe spacing, handling lines, and acting as a lookout.

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; Merchant Marine Credential – AB or QMED within two years of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles and passengers to the proper location with signals.
• Ensure proper spacing between vehicles for safe egress of passengers.
• Properly chock first and last vehicle in each lane.
• Provide information and assistance to passengers.
• Handle vessel lines as required.
• Stand lookout watch when required.
• Patrol decks and ensure safety and health compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and empty trash in assigned areas.
• Serve as emergency Helmsman.
• Perform duties to maintain safety, cleanliness, and order aboard the vessel.
• Be alert to security violations and suspicious behavior.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Conduct security sweeps between loading/unloading to keep access areas clear.

Skills

Manual labor

Emergency response

Communication

Seamanship

Driver's license

Merchant Marine credential prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

Merchant Marine Credential (AB/QMED)

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Ferry Crewmember to join a ferry boat crew. You will assist with loading/unloading vehicles, direct passengers, and maintain a safe environment in accordance with U.S.

Coast Guard regulations. This essential role requires vigilance, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include directing vehicles and passengers, ensuring safe spacing, handling lines, and acting as a lookout.