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Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:54pm |
Ferry Operator (4 positions)
Location
Contact
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 Hammock Beach Road
Swansboro, NC 28584
Application deadline
until the position is filled.
Job description
Dates employed
Flexible:
- 1 position: May to October
- 3 positions: May to September (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend)
Hours
- 20 to 40 hours per week
- 10-hour shifts from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
- 8.5-hour shifts in May, September, and October
- Weekend and holiday work required
Pay: $15 per hour
Minimum age: 19 years old
Required tests: Drug testing/screening required by the U.S. Coast Guard
Job description
- Navigate waterways in and around Hammocks Beach State Park and provide safe transportation of passengers to and from Bear Island, a remote barrier island
- Position requires a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain's License (25-ton)
Duties
- Control operations of ferry vessels and inclusive systems
- Direct and coordinate activities of crew or workers, such as loading and unloading of passengers or equipment
- Responsible for records of daily activities, movements, and report preparation
- Instruct crew and assign duties to deckhand or any staff aboard ferry vessel
- Signal deckhand to rig lines, open or close gates, and secure ramps
- Inspect vessels to ensure the safety of passengers and crew
- Efficiently and safely operate vessels and equipment
- Understand and ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
- Use first aid and emergency procedures as necessary
- Use a two-way/VHF radio
- Work as a team member
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain's License (25 ton) required
- CPR and first aid certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required
- Basic computer skills
- Customer service experience preferred
How to apply
Complete the NC State Employment Application (PD-107) and mail with original signature to Hammocks Beach State Park:
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 Hammock Beach Road
Swansboro, NC 28584
Specify position name/title (vacancy # not required). Multiple positions for the same park may be listed.