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Ferryboat Deckhand 1-3
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DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Cameron, LA (In Person)
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Job Description
Salary $2,784.00
- $5,009.00 Monthly Location Cameron, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 07/90847/FerDeck/6-24-2026/AM Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7
- Lake Charles Opening Date 06/24/2026 Closing Date 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Join the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) as a Ferryboat Deckhand on the Cameron Ferry, where you'll play a key role in safely loading and unloading vehicles and collecting tolls to support smooth and efficient ferry operations.
TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED BEFORE APPOINTMENT
- This posting may fill multiple positions.
NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required at the time of appointment. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Assists patrons in a courteous and businesslike manner while performing routine manual work aboard a state-owned marine vessel. Collects and records tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians. Must be eligible for bond. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Under the general supervision of Marine Engineers, Marine Chief Engineers, Marine Pilots, Marine Operators or Marine Masters. Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipt. Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets. Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel. Serves as "Designated Member of the Crew" in accordance with the requirement of the vessels Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection. Operates emergency equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, in drills actual emergencies. Serves as "lookout" to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional Work Schedule:
Work hours are based on a 7 days on and 7 days offCareer Progression:
As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.Compensation:
Salary depends on qualifications. The starting hourly rate and premium pay amounts for each level are as follows:FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1
- has a minimum hire rate of $16.
FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1
- has a minimum hire rate of $17.
FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1
- has a minimum hire rate of $19.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jesse Bang Ferryboat Operations Manager B (337) 775-7444 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave
- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).