Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 MonthlyLocation : Cameron, LAJob Type: ClassifiedJob Number: 07/91784/FBD/11.20.25AMDepartment: DOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivision: District 7- Lake CharlesOpening Date: 11/20/2025Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Central About this JobFERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1-3DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 870 -CAMERON PARISHJOB NUMBER: 07/91784/FBD/11.20.25AMJoin 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.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 found here. Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:As a Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2 or 3, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who enters the ferry. In this role, you will:Classifies vehicles and registers class and axles of each vehicle boarding the vessel, collects appropriate toll, process change and issues receiptsCompletes 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 PromotionalWork 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 $16.06/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour workedFERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $17.18/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour workedFERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1- has a minimum hire rate of $19.67/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.**TWIC CARD IS REQUIRED BEFORE APPOINTMENT**How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:Jesse BangFerryboat Operation Manager B337-775-7444Louisiana 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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at 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 GovernorState 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others01 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? 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