FERRYBOAT DECDKHAND 1, 2, or 3

42/50502937/FBD123/01.16.25-DT PLAQUEMINE FERRY Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: At the highest level in this CPG incumbent provides lead worker role in training assistance and guidance in below activities to lower level deckhands. May also serve as a lookout to assist in the safe navigation of the ferry vessel.   Under the general supervision of Marine Engineers, Marine Chief Engineers, Marine Pilots, Marine Operators, or Marine Masters, the incumbent of this position will have the responsibility for performing the following duty assignments. As part of a 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 on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.   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/hourly    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.   * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*  "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities."   Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.   For further information about this vacancy contact: Delos Turner Ferryboat Operations Manager B 225-687-2858  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.FUNCTION OF WORK: To perform manual operations and routine maintenance work aboard a ferry vessel. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Ferryboat Supervisor. May also receive guidance from a higher-level Ferryboat Deckhand or Ferryboat Operator. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from other marine occupations by the presence of tasks aboard a ferry vessel. Differs from Ferryboat Deckhand 2 by the absence of independence in performing routine manual tasks aboard a ferry vessel.  Under the general supervision of Marine Engineers, Marine Chief Engineers, Marine Pilots, Marine Operators, or Marine Masters, the incumbent of this position will have the responsibility for performing the following duty assignments. 40% Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel and enforces restrictions when necessary, collects appropriate toll, processes change and issues receipts. Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.   30%     Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding and while the vessel is underway. 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, Chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc. Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vehicle.   20%     Serves as Designated member of the Crew in accordance with the requirement of the vessel's Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection. Assumes control of vessel in the event the Master becomes incapacitated and practices those duties weekly.   5%      Operates emergency equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings. Floats, during drills and in actual emergencies. Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift. Searches for and recovers drowning victims. Attends required training.      5%    May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities

Created: 2025-01-22