Louisiana
Ferryboat Deckhand 1-3
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Job Description
- Req#: 5185518
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 870 –CAMERON PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 07/91784/FBD/01.05.2026-AM
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.**TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED**
This posting may fill multiple positions.
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:
As a Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2 or 3, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who enters the ferry. In this role, you will:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule: Work hours are based on 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:
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jesse Bang
Ferryboat Operations Manager B
(337) 775-7444
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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