Ferry Operator (4 positions)

Dates employed

Flexible; typically:

• 1 or 2 positions: April to October
• 2 or 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 April, May, September, and October
• Weekend and holiday work required

Pay: $13 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
• Efficient and safe operation of 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