Ferryboat Deckhand

About This Job

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

Job Code: 42/143802/FBD
13/03.05.26-AS

TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED**

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.

The Ferryboat Deckhand provides assistance to passenger vehicles while boarding and on board.

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.

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.

• Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, enforces restrictions when necessary, collects appropriate toll, processes changes, and issues receipts. Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Ferryboat Deckhand I, II, or III depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

• Ferryboat Deckhand I – $1,284.80 bi‑weekly
• Ferryboat Deckhand II – $1,374.40 bi‑weekly
• Ferryboat Deckhand III – $1,573.60 bi‑weekly

All three positions include:

• Premium Pay for Hours Actually Worked: $2.00 per hour

• Shift Differential Pay: $1.75 per hour

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Application 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.

Steven Sibley
Engineer 7
225‑379‑1820

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.

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