Louisiana
Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2 or 3
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Job Description
- Req#: 4999395
Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipts.
Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.
Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel.
Fastens and loosens hawsers and mooring lines to piers.
Operates bilge pumps, traffic ramps and gates on vessel.
Lowers and raises anchors, coils and splices rope for rope fenders and makes eyes in cable.
Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, shipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing brightwork, and etc.
Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vessel.
42/143802/FBD123/07.08.25-DT
FERRYBOATAt 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.
The purpose of this position is to safely load and unloading all crossing traffic as well as correctly maintaining toll for the ferry operation. This position is located on the Plaquemine Ferry, with the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. No experience or training is required.
NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required at the time of appointment.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
This position in located on the Plaquemine Ferry.
Career Progression: This position 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).
Ferryboat Deckhand 1- has a minimum hire rate of $16.06/hourly
Ferryboat Deckhand 2- has a minimum hire rate of $17.18/hourly
Ferryboat Deckhand 3-has a minimum hire rate of $19.67/hourlyPlease visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Delos Turner
Ferryboat Operations Manager
225-687-5828
About the company
Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.
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