Ferry Crew Member I – Entry-Level! Full Time
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/bd3m4r57 by Feb 3, 2023 at midnight EST to be considered.
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The Challenge
We are looking for a ferry crew member to join our Ocracoke Ferry Operations team.
In this role you will
Work onboard NCDOT ferries – U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels under the supervision of an Able Bodied Seaman and Ferry Master directing, loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles off and on the ferries.
Maintain deck and electrical/mechanical equipment and passenger facilities.
Enforce safety and security regulations by the U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Perform shore duties and all other duties.
Work a 7 days on and 7 days off schedule.
What You Bring
Basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands, and shipboard terms.
Basic firefighting principles about different classes of fires, how to extinguish them, and proper fire hose handling techniques.
Experience launching/operating a rescue boat and recovering an unconscious person from the water.
Experience in personal survival techniques and personal safety/social responsibility.
Knowledge of the proper technique for removing a 50-pound fire extinguisher from the bracket, carrying to fire, and properly discharging to extinguish the fire.
Education & Experience
US Coast Guard Ordinary Seaman Certificate.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Merchant Mariners Certificate (MMC).
Notes
A copy of valid MMC and TWIC card must be uploaded/attached with your application and presented at your interview.
To learn more and get your TWIC card go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic
To learn more and get your Merchant Mariners Certificate (MMC) go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/helpful_links/how_to_obtain_mmc.pdf
Questions?
Call me: Amy Jordan at (252) 423-5125.
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