Ferry Crewmember - VDOT Tunnels 028 - FECR01

About the role

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking a proven industry professional experienced as a Ferry Crewmember. The Ferry Crewmember shall serve as a member of a ferry boat crew, providing assistance in loading and unloading the vessel with vehicles; maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the loading, underway, and unloading processes; and adhering to all U.S. Coast Guard regulations while representing U.S. Facilities in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles and passengers to the proper location with clearly understood signals during loading and unloading operations
• Ensure proper spacing between vehicles, allowing for safe egress of passengers
• Properly chock first and last vehicle in each lane
• Provide information and assistance to passengers
• Properly handle vessel lines as required
• Correctly stand lookout watch when required
• Properly patrol decks and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned areas and empty trash
• Serve as emergency Helmsmen
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the vessel
• Be alert to security violations and suspicious behavior
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Perform security sweeps of the vessel between unloading and loading to ensure passenger access areas are clear of passengers and vehicles at the end of each passage

Expectations

• Demonstrate and routinely practice safety behaviors as a condition of employment
• Report all safety accidents, incidents, and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner
• Commit to being a trusted steward of public resources
• Act with integrity in all interactions and relationships in the work environment
• Report to work on time and prepared to work
• Maintain communication with supervisor
• Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting
• Be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather conditions

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labor with a variety of hand tools
• Experience participating in and performing emergency response activities
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and the public effectively and courteously
• Knowledge of seamanship, line handling, and marine terminology
• Valid driver’s license
• All new hires are required to get a Merchant Marine Credential – endorsed as AB or QMED within two (2) years of the date of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education

Preferred Qualifications

• Merchant Marine Credentials, any endorsement

Other Requirements

• References and verification of work history
• DMV records check
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records check
• Drug screening

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

Pay

Compensation: $18.00 per hour