FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5017060) Apply  FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3 Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Cameron, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 07/91663/FBD/07.23.2025-AM Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7- Lake Charles Opening Date 07/28/2025 Closing Date 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job      FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3 DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 870 –CAMERON PARISH JOB NUMBER: 07/91663/FBD/07.23.2025-AM 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. In this role, you'll assist passengers with professionalism and care, collect and record tolls, and support the safe operation of the vessel through routine safety checks, emergency preparedness, and active participation as a designated crew member in accordance with Coast Guard requirements. **TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED** This posting may fill multiple positions. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=174200) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receipts + Completes vessel passenger and vehicle count sheets. + Performs security and safety checks on vehicles boarding, while underway and departing the vessel. + 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 off Career 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 $16.06/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked + FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $17.18/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked + FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $19.67/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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). Resumeswill notbe 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 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? + Yes + No 06 Do you have a current TWIC card? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email