Ferry Ordinary Seaman - Relief

MaineGuide; Rockland (ME); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan 14.06% MainePERS

Resumo da oferta

Maine Department of Transportation in Rockland, ME is seeking an Ordinary Seafarer - Relief to support the Maine State Ferry Service. Responsibilities include deck operations, stowage, and vessel maintenance, with required USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC. Expect weekend and holiday work as part of duty rosters.

The role emphasizes safety and hands-on vessel duties, with opportunities to contribute to waterfront operations and passenger service readiness.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience as a deck crew on vessels operating on ocean/coastwise routes.
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard OS license and a TWIC card.
• Ability to stand helm and lookout watches; perform minor maintenance.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays and long shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain deck operations and assist with vessel spaces including cabins and pilothouse.
• Stand helm and lookout watches as assigned.
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance tasks on vessels.
• Follow safety protocols and report any issues to supervisor.

Conhecimentos

Deck operations

TWIC awareness

Safety compliance

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

USCG Ordinary Seaman license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $23.01 per hour (Step 8) *This includes a 15% stipend*

To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service

Location: Rockland, ME

Opening Date: October 19, 2026

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Job Description:

This position serves as an Ordinary Seafarer - Relief. Must be familiar with Ferry Service Vessel's deck operations. Must be licensed with the USCG as Ordinary Seafarer. Must be willing to clean passenger cabins, heads, pilothouse and other vessel spaces. Stand helm and lookout watches. Perform minor maintenance and painting. Work involves weekends, holidays, and work, up to 11.5 hour per day. Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor. Must be in possession of a valid TWIC.Selected candidate may fill-in as Deckhand when required.

We do require that all interested Applicants must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) with OS endorsement and a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). The applicant selected for hire must submit to and pass pre‑employment drug screening as outlined in 49CFR Part 40.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and experience as a deck crew member on vessels operating on ocean or coastwise routes.

Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Certificate as Ordinary Seaman as issued by the United States Coast Guard.

If you have general questions, please contact Maine State Ferry Service Human Resources Specialist Erica Cyr at 207-441-4741 or via email at [e-mail]

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee‑only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full‑time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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