Ferry Deck Hand - Relief (24-79-2)

Location: Rockland,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $16.22 - $19.93/per hour (Salary Schedule) *This includes a 5% stipend.

***New employees start at Step 8 $19.16***

Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service

Location: Rockland, ME 

Position Number:  02500-3333

Opening Date: July 19, 2024

Closing Date: August 2, 2024

Job Description:  

This position is located in beautiful Rockland, Maine. The Maine State Ferry Service offers transportation to and from several of Maine's Island communities. 

This is entry-level maintenance and personal services work involving general upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of compartments, passageways, and exterior areas of a ferry. Responsibilities include inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ferries and ensuring the crew and passengers' safety. The work includes customer service functions such as providing information to passengers and assisting with entering and exiting the boat. 

The selected candidate will be required to have or obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card) through TSA within 30 days of employment. 

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

The applicant selected for hire must obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) Card that is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration within 30 days of hire.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*For general questions or if you require a paper application, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may var