FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

42/127339/FBD1-3/07.31.26-AS

At 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.

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.  

• 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.

•  Ferryboat Deckhand 1-1,284.80/ bi-weekly
•  FerryboatDeckhand 2-1,374.40/ bi-weekly 
•  FerryboatDeckhand 3 -1,573.60/ bi-weekly

• Premium Pay for Hours Actually Worked of $2.00/Hour
• Shift Differential Pay of $1.75/Hour

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ricky Brumfield

Ferryboat Operations Manager B

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.  

Salary : $2,784 - $5,009