Ferryboat Operator Senior

  • State of Louisiana
  • Plaquemine, Louisiana
  • Full Time
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42/117587/FBSO/07.24.25-DT
FERRYBOAT

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.

Performs duties associated with engine room/machinery operations and over all maintenance of assigned "inspected" state owned marine vessels as defined by U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

** THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO DOTD PERMANENT EMPLOYEES **
Five years of experience in marine operations plus a current U.S. Coast Guard officer's credential. NOTE: Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment. The hiring agency will ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

  • Assumes responsibility, on an assigned shift, for the operation and routine maintenance of engine room and machinery aboard an "inspected" marine vessel (such as main propulsion diesel engines, main electrical generating plants, hydraulic systems, sanitation systems, pumping systems, electrical and lighting systems.)

  • Develop, implement, and manage the overall preventive maintenance program for ferry operations 'marine vessels, which may include scheduling work of lower-level engineers, oilers, and night shift personnel, inspection of work quality, and completion of assigned tasks. Coordinate with maintenance personnel and marine engineers at all other locations to troubleshoot, coordinate needed repairs and ensure consistent maintenance practices are followed.

  • Maintains required engineering logs and records and makes reports. Incumbent has responsibility for safe refueling operations, maintaining an adequate supply of cleaning materials, spare parts, forms, etc.

  • Assists Shipyard Inspector and/or Project Engineer with planning, coordination, and QA/QC inspection of all scheduled and unscheduled shipyard work.

  • Incumbent will serve as the point of contact for and work with outside agencies to administer USCG required programs.

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

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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 here. www.louisianaworks.net

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: DELOS TURNER

Job Title: FERRYBOAT OPERATIONS MANAGER B

Phone Number: ...

Job ID: 486869315
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025

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