Ferryboat Deckhand (1-3) Cameron Parish

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring a Ferryboat Deckhand for the Cameron Ferry. Responsibilities include loading/unloading vehicles, collecting tolls, and performing routine safety checks to support safe ferry operations.

Minimum qualifications state no prior experience is required; TWIC may be required. Compensation is hourly with levels tied to position. Appointments may fill multiple levels with varying starting rates.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in a courteous and businesslike manner while performing routine manual work aboard a state-owned marine vessel.
• Collects and records tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians.
• Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipt.
• Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.
• Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel.
• Serves as “Designated Member of the Crew” in accordance with the requirement of the vessels Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection.
• Operates emergency equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, in drills actual emergencies.
• Serves as “lookout” to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.

Job description

About This Job

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. Join the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) as a Ferryboat Deckhand on the Cameron Ferry, where you'll play a key role in safely loading and unloading vehicles and collecting tolls to support smooth and efficient ferry operations. In this role, you'll assist passengers with professionalism and care, collect and record tolls, and support the safe operation of the vessel through routine safety checks, emergency preparedness, and active participation as a designated crew member in accordance with Coast Guard requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Note

Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required at the time of appointment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

• Assists patrons in a courteous and businesslike manner while performing routine manual work aboard a state-owned marine vessel.
• Collects and records tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians.
• Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipt.
• Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.
• Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel.
• Serves as “Designated Member of the Crew” in accordance with the requirement of the vessels Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection.
• Operates emergency equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, in drills actual emergencies.
• Serves as “lookout” to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are based on a 7 days on and 7 days off

Career Progression: As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting hourly rate and premium pay amounts for each level are as follows:

• FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $16.06/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked
• FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $17.18/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked
• FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $19.67/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT

This posting may fill multiple positions.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jesse Bang

Ferryboat Operations Manager B

[phone]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.