H5040 - Ferry Crew Member Wage

About the Role

Serve as a member of a ferry boat crew, adhering to all U.S. Coast Guard and VDOT regulations while representing VDOT in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles and passengers to proper locations with clearly understood signals.
• Ensure proper spacing between vehicles and allow safe egress of passengers.
• Chock the first and last vehicle in each lane.
• Provide information and assistance to passengers.
• Properly handle lines as required during vessel operations.
• Correctly stand lookout watch when required.
• Patrol decks and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and empty trash.
• Serve as Emergency Helmsman.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the vessel.
• During routine patrols, 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.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to participate in and perform emergency response activities.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Knowledge of seamanship, line handling, and marine terminology.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Helmsman certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential—endorsed as AB or QMED—within two (2) years of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
• Experience communicating with co-workers and the public.
• Experience participating in and performing emergency response activities.
• Experience performing manual labor with a variety of hand tools.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of seamanship, line handling, and marine terminology.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Watercraft Operations or a related field is desired.
• Emergency Helmsman Certification (preferred).
• Merchant Mariner Credentials with any endorsement (preferred).
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred).

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to perform manual labor, stand watch, patrol decks, and respond to emergency situations as part of vessel operations.