Ferryboat Operator 1

Section 42 Unit 862 42/50589176/FRYOP1/07.22.25-LH
**This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty**
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About This Position:

Differs from Ferryboat Deckhand 3 by the presence of a serving as an apprentice operator aboard a ferry vessel.

Differs from Ferryboat Operator 2 by the absence of experienced operator duties aboard a ferry vessel.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service 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:
style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:

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Trains in piloting U.S. Coast Guard-inspected ferry vessels that are used to carry vehicles and passengers.

Trains in proper procedures for completing master log of all operations and submission of required reports.

Trains in inspection of equipment, machines, rigging, and gear aboard vessels.

Trains in proper procedure for exercising all emergency fire and collision drills.

Trains in operation and proper usage of ferry vessel equipment such as marine radio, state radio, radar, and related safety equipment.

Trains and assists in the operation and routine maintenance of an engine room and machinery aboard a ferry vessel such as main propulsion diesel engines, main electrical generating plants, hydraulic systems, sanitation systems and pumping systems.

Trains and assists in maintaining required engine room logs and in making reports.

Trains and assists in safe refueling operations.

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Assist Deck Crew as needed.

May serve as lookout to ensure safe navigation of the ferry vessel.

Position Specific Details: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty of a current DOTD employee, only. 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Delos Turner

Ferryboat Operations Manager B

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