Casual Able Bodied; AB Seaman - Cape Lewes Ferry

CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman

Location:

Cape May, NJ

Hourly Rate: $23.75

Opening Date:
February 26, 2026 Closing Date:
Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a casual position responsible for the operation and upkeep of all vessels and
related equipment in accordance with the Captain's and/or Pilot's, Boatswain's instructions. Work
is performed indoors/outdoors and can be in any weather condition. Work schedules can be
modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work
and/or weekends. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed number of hours, nor are
there any guaranteed assignments.

II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist passengers in making their transit safe and enjoyable, demonstrate the use of safety
equipment as required, monitor passenger access/egress areas for safety and integrity

* Maintain vessel cleanliness: hosing, buffing, swabbing, sweeping and scrubbing the
vessel, maintain a proper lookout, conducting watchman tour

* Monitor AV/PA equipment for quality, volume and clarity

* Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and
external customers

* Contributes to the safe operation of vessels and equipment

* Responds decisively and effectively to emergency situations

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Handling mooring and heaving lines

* Handling of vessel rescue boats under power and oars

* Knowledge and ability to use effectively all forms of lifesaving and firefighting
equipment

* Fueling vessels

* Ability to traverse inclined and vertical ladders and ramps

* Confidence and ability to work with and around rotating machinery, and close to the
water's edge

* Possess excellent Customer Service Skills

* Line and wire splicing

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

* Decks voids and bulwarks of vessels of vessels

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

* Valid driver's license

* Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)

* Valid MMC (Merchant Mariners Credential) endorsed as Able Seaman

VI. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Must be at least 18 years old

* High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Subject to a background investigation

* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit
with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi
- weekly pay

* Subject to a pre-employment drug test

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* If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed
application.