Ferryboat Deckhand I Or Ii

TxDOT’s Galveston-Bolivar Ferry Operations is looking to hire safety orientated Ferryboat Deckhands who value their personal time while still able to work as a merchant mariner. TxDOT Galveston-Bolivar Ferry is a 24/7, 365 days inland maritime operation based out of Galveston, Texas. We safely transport vehicles and passengers on a 3-mile route between Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas. TxDOT provides a variety of resources to help our employees succeed. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.”

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• On the Job Training
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Retirement Pension
• Low Turnover
• Alternative Work Schedules

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs as deckhand of motor ferry vessels transporting crew members, public vehicles and passengers. Work requires constant contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Performs duties as ferryboat oiler.
• Reports all observations, actions and/or matters affecting the stability, operational capacity, safety and welfare of the vessel, crew, passengers, vehicles and other public properties to the captain or first deckhand.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Pumps out bilges as needed.
• Serves as secondary enforcement authority for state regulations governing operation of the ferries.
• Ensures strict compliance with the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act and the Federal Communications Commission Communications Act of 1934.
• Attends to passenger needs and performs cleanup and maintenance duties.
• Performs duties of first deckhand.
• Participates in periodic all hands drills and emergency exercises.
• Conducts the daily inspection of the operating condition of all emergency fire fighting, lifesaving and childbirth equipment on the vessel.
• Assists in the repair or renovation of motor ferry vessels as directed.
• Stands lookout watch and assists ferryboat captain in maneuvering vessels in high-density traffic areas under all weather and sea conditions in accordance with the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road and the rules of good seamanship.
• Performs deck evolutions, operates safety gates and vehicle loading ramps, directs, spaces, parks and blocks vehicles and maintains security about the decks.
• Reads all gauges and fluid levels in engine room and reports any problems to the captain.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications:

Ferryboat Deckhand I:

• USCG-Mer Mar Doc-Ord Seaman/Wi (within 90 days from date of hire)
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at time of application
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.

Ferryboat Deckhand II:

• USCG-Mer Mar Doc-Able Seaman
• Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at time of application

Competencies:

• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Communicate effectively
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external The use of tools and equipment used in vessel, ramp and facility maintenance
• Methods and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and ferryboats Emergency response procedures
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities
• Methods and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and ferryboats Emergency response procedures
• Fire fighting
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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