WIPER (Marine)

Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA); Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Delaware River and Bay Authority operates the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and is hiring a part-time Wiper for the Cape May, NJ location. The Wiper assists engine room operations, logs entries, and reports problems to the Chief Engineer while supporting vessel maintenance both underway and ashore.

Key duties include following safety procedures, monitoring machinery, and executing maintenance tasks under supervision. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and professional service to customers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and read instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic tools and PPE.
• Familiar with operation of motor vehicles and use of a forklift.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation of engines, auxiliary machinery and related systems.
• Maintain logs and report data to Chief Engineer.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of vessels underway and ashore.
• Ensure cleanliness of engine spaces and adherence to safety practices.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Follow directions

Mechanical aptitude

Tools & PPE

Fork truck operation

Read SOPs

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork lift/ pallet jack

Job description

WIPER

(Peak Part Time)

Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ

Pay Rate: $29.93 per hour

Opening Date: December 2, 2024 __________________Closing Date: December 16, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wiper has the responsibility of assisting with engine room equipment operations including making log entries and reporting problems to the Chief Engineer. The Wiper assists with the maintenance and repair of the vessel while underway including rounds and log entries. The Wiper is responsible to the Chief Engineer for engine room duties. During emergency duties the wiper will follow the vessels station bill. When scheduled ashore they will report to the delegated Yard Supervisor for assignments. This is a safety sensitive position both underway and ashore. This individual is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property and the environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will participated in the safe operation of all engines, auxiliary machinery and related systems in the motor vessels and related facilities.
• Complies with Federal Regulations 46 CFR subpart C ' 15.401, ' 15.405, subpart D ' 15.501
• Maintains familiarity with individual vessel characteristics.
• Assists in the engine room during vessel operation.
• Participates in record keeping including official machinery logs and reporting data to the Chief for maintenance logs and repair requests.
• Has effective knowledge of the engine room Standard Operating Procedures plan and the DRBA Facilities Operations Manual and can follow the instructions of the plans.
• Monitors machinery and auxiliary systems and equipment throughout the vessel with an eye toward early identification of problems.
• Assists in the primary maintenance of vessel engines, auxiliary machinery, and related systems while underway and ashore.
• Performs routine maintenance of machinery and systems while underway and ashore
• Helps diagnose malfunctions and provides recommendations for course of action to the Chief Engineer.
• Ensures cleanliness of vessel engine room and other machinery spaces.
• Performs maintenance and repair of vessels and related machinery while under way and scheduled ashore under the direction of the Yard supervisor or designee.
• Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow directions
• Good mechanical aptitude, Familiarity with basic tools and PPE
• Familiar with the use and operation of motor vehicles, use of a fork truck
• Ability to read and understand Standard operating procedures
• Ability to provide superior customer service by responding in a courteous, timely, and efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Merchant Marine Document with endorsement for Wiper/Ordinary Seaman for vessels of the size and type as those used in the Cape May-Lewes Ferry operation.
• An Oiler, QMED, or Assistant Engineer's license is preferred.
• Valid Driver's license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to a background investigation and pre-employment physical including drug testing in accordance with applicable Federal Regulation for marine personnel
• May be required to attend shipyard with port engineer and act as his/her representative as needed at remote locations and may be for extended periods of time
• Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer