What are the responsibilities and job description for the FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management
42/127339/FBD1-3/07.31.26-AS
About This Position
Join DOTD’s Ferry Operations team and play an important role in providing safe and reliable transportation across Louisiana’s waterways. The Marine Deckhand position supports daily ferry operations by assisting with the safe movement of passengers, vehicles, and equipment while performing vessel safety checks, maintenance activities, and emergency response duties.
This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated marine crew, develop specialized maritime skills, and help ensure dependable ferry service for the traveling public. Individuals in this role should enjoy working outdoors, working as part of a team, and performing a variety of operational tasks in a marine environment.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please 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
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation : Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.
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.
Ricky Brumfield
Ferryboat Operations Manager B
225-687-2858
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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management
42/127339/FBD1-3/07.31.26-AS
- TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED**
About This Position
Join DOTD’s Ferry Operations team and play an important role in providing safe and reliable transportation across Louisiana’s waterways. The Marine Deckhand position supports daily ferry operations by assisting with the safe movement of passengers, vehicles, and equipment while performing vessel safety checks, maintenance activities, and emergency response duties.
This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated marine crew, develop specialized maritime skills, and help ensure dependable ferry service for the traveling public. Individuals in this role should enjoy working outdoors, working as part of a team, and performing a variety of operational tasks in a marine environment.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please 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
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
- Operates as a member of a ferry vessel crew by assisting with passenger and vehicle transportation, collecting tolls, maintaining accurate counts, and ensuring safe boarding and unloading operations.
- Performs vessel operations and maintenance activities, including handling mooring lines, operating ramps and gates, assisting with docking procedures, and maintaining vessel equipment and work areas.
- Conducts safety checks, serves as a designated crew member, assists with emergency response procedures, and supports the safe navigation and operation of the vessel.
- Provides lead worker support by assisting with training and guidance of lower-level deckhands while participating in required training, drills, and other operational duties.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation : Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.
- Ferryboat Deckhand 1 - 1,284.80/ bi-weekly
- Ferryboat Deckhand 2 - 1,374.40/ bi-weekly
- Ferryboat Deckhand 3 -1,573.60/ bi-weekly
- Premium Pay for Hours Actually Worked of $2.00/Hour
- Shift Differential Pay of $1.75/Hour
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.
Ricky Brumfield
Ferryboat Operations Manager B
225-687-2858
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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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