DECK HAND - JERSEY COUNTY - BRUSSELS FERRY

State of Illinois•Grafton, IL

7d•$6,558 - $8,195•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Deck Hands for the Brussels Ferry. This position Directs traffic to ensure that safe loading procedures are followed when vehicles, commodities and personnel are loaded onto barges. The ideal candidate will have elementary knowledge of boat and ferry operations and river traffic regulations.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.
Requires elementary knowledge of boat and ferry operations and river traffic regulations.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening.
Requires the ability to pass a background investigation.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prefer ability to repair and maintain equipment, office, and grounds.
Prefer the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Directs traffic to ensure that safe loading procedures are followed when vehicles, commodities and personnel are loaded onto barges.
Performs preventive maintenance to the ferry boats, barges, equipment, office, and grounds.
Keeps ice and debris removed from around boats to prevent their damage.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources