Senior Ferryboat Captain: Lead Vessel Ops & Safety

Texas Department of Transportation; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Galveston seeks an experienced Ferryboat Captain I-III to safely navigate ferries, lead crews, and ensure passenger and vehicle safety daily. You will supervise deckhands, coordinate marine operations, and maintain strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires USCG certifications, a valid TWIC, and multiple vessel endorsements. This onsite position offers leadership responsibilities and opportunities to mentor crews while upholding high safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have USCG certifications appropriate for the vessel.
• TWIC within 90 days of hire (Galveston ops).
• Master 1600T/3000T or greater license.
• Safety Impact Certificate required.
• Vessel Crew Member certificate.
• Radar Observer certification.
• Able Seaman and Lifeboatman certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct ferry operations and lead deckhands during loading/unloading.
• Oversee marine communications and watch engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Inland Navigation Rules and safety regulations.
• Maintain daily logs of vessel movements and incidents.
• Train and evaluate ferry crews; conduct drills as needed.
• Serve as senior captain in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Crew leadership

Maritime operations

Safety compliance

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

USCG Certifications

TWIC

Master 1600T/3000T

Safety Impact Certificate

Vessel Crew Member Cert

Radar Observer

Lifeboatman/Able Seaman

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Galveston seeks an experienced Ferryboat Captain I-III to safely navigate ferries, lead crews, and ensure passenger and vehicle safety daily. You will supervise deckhands, coordinate marine operations, and maintain strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires USCG certifications, a valid TWIC, and multiple vessel endorsements. This onsite position offers leadership responsibilities and opportunities to mentor crews while upholding high safety standards.