Ferry Able Seaman - Relief (24-02-6)
State of MaineAbout the role
Location: Rockland,Maine,United States
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $22.15 to $29.25/ per hour *This includes a 30% stipend* (Salary Schedule)
New Employees start at step 8 ($28.12)
Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service
Location: Rockland, ME
Position Number: Multiple positions available
Opening Date: September 30, 2024
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
This position serves as a relief Able-Bodied Seaman aboard one of our Ferry vessels. While headquartered in beautiful Rockland, Maine, the Maine State Ferry Service offers transportation to and from several of Maine’s Island communities. Candidates could be assigned to one of the following vessel routes: Vinalhaven, North Haven, Swans Island or Islesboro.
When on duty, crews are required to stay on the island in which their vessel is assigned. Employees who do not reside on the island are permitted to utilize state owned housing equipped with cable, free parking, and other amenities. Employees receive a per-diem allowance for meals that is non- taxable income. Typical daily duties include, but are not limited to,: Handles mooring lines during docking/undocking operations; verifies and collects boarding tickets and assists in the loading/unloading of passengers and vehicles including chocking/un-chocking of vehicle wheels and operating the transfer bridge; cleans/paints interior and exterior vessel structure, gear, and equipment, passageways and compartments on or above the main deck; actively participates in safety drills and operations including the swinging out, lowering, handling, and retrieval of lifeboats; stands helm and lookout watches in wheelhouse; and performs security duties IAW the Vessel Security Plan.
Candidates must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) with AB endorsement (unlimited, limited, or special) and a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) in order to be considered for this position. The applicant selected for hire must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening as outlined in 49CFR Part 40. Applicants must be physically capable of performing all duties of Ferry Able Seaman and, at the Department’s discretion, submit to and pass a pre-employment physical.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Experience as a deck crew member of vessels operating on ocean or coastal routes.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
U.S. Coast Guard certificate as able seaman and lifeboatman.
Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.
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 atjobs.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
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