Ferry Master – 8 Openings! Position Available In Dare, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: NCDOT Ferry is seeking 8 Ferry Masters in locations like Hatteras, North Carolina. Earn $43,738 - $76,542. Responsibilities include operating vessels, supervising crews, ensuring safety, and more. Required qualifications include USCG licenses, radar knowledge, and maritime experience. Apply by May 9 at the provided link for a chance to work with the largest ferry fleet in North America.
Job Description
Ferry Master – 8 Openings!
Job Employer Name:
NCDOT Ferry
SpiderID:
13959950
Location:
Hatteras, North Carolina
Date Posted:
3/13/2025
Wage:
$43,738.00 – $76,542.00
Category:
Transportation/Air, Sea & Land
Job Code:
25-01710
Number Of Openings:
8
Job Description:
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/mwfrzp4b by May 9. This posting is for 8 openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them! NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews.
NEW HIGHER SALARY
$43,738 – $76,542 The Challenge
NCDOT has the largest ferry fleet in North America, and we are looking for 8 Ferry Masters to join our teams in Southport, Hatteras, Pamlico River, and Cherry Branch. In this role, you will:
⦁ Have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways.
⦁ Supervise deck, above deck, and engine room crew.
⦁ Ensure safe operations and navigation of ferry vessels while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers.
⦁ Operate vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.
⦁ Interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments, or oversee these operations.
⦁ Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
⦁ Prepare written reports of work done for supervisor review.
⦁ Participate in US Coast Guard inspections.
⦁ Navigate vessels on precharted courses between dock terminals.
⦁ Read weather instruments.
⦁ Operate electrical communications devices.
⦁ Adhere to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.
⦁ Direct crews in vessel operational and maintenance functions.
⦁ Confer with the marine engineer on routine, emergency repair, and maintenance problems.
⦁ Take appropriate action to remedy problems.
⦁ Assist NCDOT Ferry and US Coast Guard staff in making safety inspections.
⦁ Take immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.
⦁ Conduct safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers.
⦁ Maintain proper safety equipment and periodically inspect equipment to maintain working order.
⦁ Periodically check conditions of all docking facilities.
⦁ Supervise loading and discharging of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.
⦁ Train and supervise junior crew members. Notes
⦁ This position works a 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
⦁ Your work will be reviewed by superiors through written reports and by US Coast Guard inspections. What You Bring
⦁ Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels.
⦁ Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations.
⦁ Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communications equipment relating to ferry or similar vessel operations.
⦁ Skills supervising and instructing crew in maritime transportation.
⦁ Skills to chart readings and plot courses.
⦁ Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship.
⦁ A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher.
⦁ A current USCG Medical card.
⦁ A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with 1600 gross tons or higher.
⦁ A valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the US Coast Guard.
⦁ A valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
⦁ A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). To learn more and get your TWIC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic To learn more and get your Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels license go to: https://trlmi.com/u-s-coast-guard-captains-license-credential-requirements-oupv-up-to-100-gt/ To learn more and get your MMC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/ To learn more and get your Marine Radio Operator permit go to: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0 Questions?
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JoinNCDOTFerry Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type:
Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Entry-Level
Education Required:
High School
Overnight Travel:
None
Vacation Time:
3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or
Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Other Benefits Company Profile:
We are leading the nation’s move to smart transportation. With over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of $5.6B we are designing, managing, and innovating the state’s highways, ferries, airports, railroads and bike/pedestrian paths. We have great people, great benefits, and great jobs. Join Us!
Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Rene Basnight
Company Type:
Employer
Company:
NCDOT Ferry
Phone:
252.423.5125
Street:
1 S Wilmington St
Fax:
City:
Raleigh State:
North Carolina Zip:
27679
