Ferryboat Deckhand (1-3) Cameron Parish
About The Position
Join the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) as a Ferryboat Deckhand on the Cameron Ferry, where you'll play a key role in safely loading and unloading vehicles and collecting tolls to support smooth and efficient ferry operations. In this role, you'll assist passengers with professionalism and care, collect and record tolls, and support the safe operation of the vessel through routine safety checks, emergency preparedness, and active participation as a designated crew member in accordance with Coast Guard requirements. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD. At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Must be eligible for bond.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Safely loading and unloading all crossing traffic
- Correctly maintaining toll for the ferry operation
- Assists patrons in a courteous and businesslike manner while performing routine manual work aboard a state owned marine vessel.
- Collects and records tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians.
- Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipts
- Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets.
- Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel.
- Serves as “Designated Member of the Crew” in accordance with the requirement of the vessels Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection.
- Operates emergency equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, in drills actual emergencies.
- Serves as “lookout” to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
