Dock Worker
About The Position
Since 1883, The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry has proudly served the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson communities as the trusted maritime transportation provider. Our mission is to offer a safe, reliable, and enjoyable ferry experience for passengers transiting the Long Island Sound barrier. The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry is seeking highly qualified individuals to join our team as Dock Workers in Bridgeport, CT. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: Dock Worker Reports to: The Dock Worker in Port Jefferson is directly responsible and accountable to the Dock Supervisor. The Dock Worker in Bridgeport is directly responsible and accountable to the Dock Supervisor. Supervises: None Description of Duties: The Dock Worker helps to ensure smooth and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles, maintains the cleanliness of the loading dock and performs other duties assigned. Meet and greet incoming customers. Give directions and advice to ferry passengers. Position cars to ensure efficient and safe board of the ferry. Perform routine maintenance tasks on the dock. Perform security sweeps of the ferry terminal, loading dock and parking lots. Inspect vehicles as deemed necessary Maintain knowledge of security procedures and perform same as required Handle ship lines, freight and ramp operations Run errands as requested Perform additional duties as assigned Dockworkers in Bridgeport, CT are also responsible for: Driving the shuttle bus to escort passengers from off-site parking lot to the ferry loading dock Other duties as assigned Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Requirements
- HS degree or equivalent
- Valid TWIC card or proof of application for TWIC card.
- Must be willing to apply, obtain and maintain United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, day and evening shifts.
- Must be able to handle and throw lines
- Must have the ability to stand and perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Helps to ensure smooth and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
- Maintains the cleanliness of the loading dock
- Meet and greet incoming customers
- Give directions and advice to ferry passengers
- Position cars to ensure efficient and safe board of the ferry
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on the dock
- Perform security sweeps of the ferry terminal, loading dock and parking lots
- Inspect vehicles as deemed necessary
- Maintain knowledge of security procedures and perform same as required
- Handle ship lines, freight and ramp operations
- Run errands as requested
- Driving the shuttle bus to escort passengers from off-site parking lot to the ferry loading dock
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
