Ferry Ordinary Seaman - Relief

maine; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation's Maine State Ferry Service in Rockland, ME seeks an Ordinary Seafarer - Relief. Responsibilities include deck duties, cabin cleaning, lookout watches, and basic maintenance on ferries. Must hold USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC card; high school diploma required.

Willingness to work weekends/holidays and long shifts up to 11.5 hours. Position involves operating on ocean/coastwise routes, with union benefits and comprehensive state employment packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with deck crew experience.
• Must hold USCG Ordinary Seaman license and TWIC card.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deck operations and vessel maintenance.
• Clean passenger cabins, heads, pilothouse and other spaces.
• Stand helm and lookout watches.
• Assist with minor maintenance and painting and day-to-day vessel duties.

Skills

TWIC Card

Deck operations familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

USCG Ordinary Seaman License

Job description

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.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

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

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the 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.

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 pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual 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 ($365.28 annual 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 .

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 orig

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]