K706 Ferryboat Deckhand I
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Port Aransas, TXJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Ferryboat Deckhand I to work aboard motor ferry vessels transporting crew members, public vehicles, and passengers. The role follows standard practices without frequent supervision of details and involves contact with private entities. Duties include supporting vessel operations, passenger needs, safety procedures, maintenance, and reporting vessel-related observations to the captain or first deckhand.
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Performs as deckhand of motor ferry vessels transporting crew members, public vehicles and passengers. Work requires constant contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Performs duties as ferryboat oilerAssists in the daily inspection of the operating condition of an emergency firefighting, lifesaving and childbirth equipment on the vesselAssists in the repair or renovation of motor ferry vessels as directedAttends to passenger needs and performs cleanup and maintenance dutiesEnsures strict compliance with the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act and the Federal Communications Commission Communications Act of 1934Participates in periodic all hands drills and emergency exercisesPerforms deck evolutions, operates safety gates and vehicle loading ramps, directs, spaces, parks and blocks vehicles and maintains security about the decksPumps out bilges as neededReads all gauges and fluid levels in engine room and reports any problems to the captainReports all observations, actions and/or matters affecting the stability, operational capacity, safety and welfare of the vessel, crew, passengers, vehicles and other public properties to the captain or first deckhandPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned
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