Ferryboat Operator 1-3

About the Department

About This Position:

As a Vessel Operator, you’ll play an important role in keeping LADOTD’s marine operations moving safely and efficiently. You’ll operate state-owned towing vessels, work with a professional marine crew, and help ensure vessels and equipment are properly maintained and ready for service. This position is ideal for someone who is safety-minded, dependable, comfortable working independently, and able to make sound decisions when conditions change. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in specialized training and continuing education to keep your skills current.

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.  

Position Duties

Two years of experience in marine operations plus one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials:

1. Able-Bodied Seaman (AB)

2. Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)

NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Operate state-owned towing vessels used to push, pull, or haul equipment and materials in support of LADOTD marine operations.
• Monitor and perform routine maintenance on vessel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pumps, sanitation systems, and other marine equipment.
• Maintain vessel logs and required reports while safely operating marine radios, radar, navigation, and emergency equipment.
• Serve as a lookout and support the crew in maintaining safe vessel operations, including emergency drills, refueling procedures, and disaster response activities.

•  Ferryboat Operator 1 -$21.05 /hr up to $37.88/hr
•  Ferryboat Operator 2 -SER of $24.82/hr up to $43.37/hr
•  Ferryboat Operator 3 -$27.60/hr up to $49.66/hr

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Bradley Mistich

Bridge Maintenance Engineer

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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