FIRETUG DECKHAND / FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE (MARITIME)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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PNO-911-101025-APAt the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.
The Firetug Deckhand and Firefighter Trainee serves as an integral member of the marine firefighting team, supporting emergency response, fire suppression, and rescue operations on the water. This position contributes to maintaining vessel readiness, operational safety, and the protection of life and property across port and coastal areas. Through hands-on training and teamwork, the incumbent plays a key role in advancing the department’s mission to ensure safe, efficient, and effective maritime emergency response.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about public service and eager to learn the specialized skills of maritime firefighting. You don’t need prior experience—just a strong work ethic, a team-first mindset, and a readiness to take on physical, hands-on work in dynamic environments.
If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and looking to grow into a rewarding career that makes a real difference, we’d love to have you aboard. Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
This is semi-skilled work involving manual deck and firefighting duties aboard a fireboat. Work involves:- Responsibility for the daily task of fastening hawsers and mooring lines to tows or piers, washing decks, cleaning and maintaining equipment, chipping and painting, loading and unloading materials and standing radio/telephone watch.
- The manning of firehoses and fire monitors in fighting fire aboard vessels and onshore structures, including entry aboard burning vessels and shore structures.
- When the vessel is in harbor inspection service, greeting and assisting passengers aboard the fireboat, looking after passengers' comfort and answering questions about marine activities in the harbor area.
- The incumbent serves as a combination deckhand and firefighter.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Firetug Deckhand / Firefighter Trainee.Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance options
- Long Term Disability Plan
- State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
- Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
- Ship Shape Wellness Program
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.
Contact Information:
Ashanti Perkins
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3274