Ferry Crew Member - Entry-Level

How to Apply

You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/bddw2evr by May 9.

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NEW HIGHER PAY: $31,200 - $46,991

The Challenge

We are looking for a ferry crew member to join our Cherry Branch Ferry Operations team.

In this role you will

Perform conventional responsible work on board US Coast Guard-certified vessels.

Direct, load, and unload passengers and vehicles off and on our ferries.

Maintain deck and electrical/mechanical equipment and passenger facilities

Enforce safety and security regulations as outlined by the US Coast Guard regulations.

Perform shore duties.

Work a 7 days on and 7 days off schedule.

What You Bring

Basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands, and shipboard terms.

Basic firefighting principles about different classes of fires, how to extinguish them, and proper fire hose handling techniques.

Experience launching/operating a rescue boat and recovering an unconscious person from the water.

Experience in personal survival techniques and personal safety/social responsibility.

Knowledge of the proper technique for removing a 50-pound fire extinguisher from the bracket, carrying to fire, and properly discharging to extinguish the fire.

Education & Experience

US Coast Guard Ordinary Seaman Certificate.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential

Medical Card.

Notes

A copy of valid MMC, Medical Card, and TWIC card must be presented at your interview.

To learn more and get your TWIC card go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic

To learn more and get your Merchant Mariners Certificate (MMC) go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/helpful_links/how_to_obtain_mmc.pdf

Questions?

Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125.

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