FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3

DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 870 –CAMERON PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 07/50366104/FBO1/07.23.2025-AM

At the Department of Transportation and Development, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.

**Please include USCG License Info in the application**

Two years of experience in marine operations plus one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials:

1. Able-Bodied Seaman (AB)

2. Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)

NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

The overall function of this position is to become competent to operate and pilot state-owned ferry vessels under United States Coast Guard regulation through satisfactory completion of training, performance measures, and documented experience. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 870 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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.

As a Ferryboat Operator 1, 2 or 3, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who enters the ferry. In this role, you will:

• Trains under the guidance and supervision of a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor to operate and pilot ferry motor vessels carrying passengers on waterways.
• Maintains operating logs and submits various reports on a regular basis.
• Satisfactorily completes all training and performance measures to obtain the necessary experience and USCG credentials to qualify as a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor.
• Leads and conducts fire and collision drills and participates in those drills on a bi-weekly schedule.
• Functionally supervises the crew on an assigned shift by issuing work assignments and reviewing work products.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are based on a 7 days on and 7 days off

Career Progression: As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Ferryboat Operator 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation:

• FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1- has a minimum hire rate of $21.05/hourly
• FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 2- has a minimum hire rate of $24.10/hourly
• FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 3-has a minimum hire rate of $27.60/hourly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jesse Bang

Ferryboat Operations Manager B

(337) 775-7444