Ferryboat Operator 1-3

Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Statewide, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 51/50698502/FBO1-3/08.24.26-AS Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 51 Opening Date 08/24/2026 Closing Date 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance 51/50698502/FBO1-3/08.24.26-AS ****Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment. **** At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About This Position: As a Vessel Operator, you’ll play an important role in keeping LADOTD’s marine operations moving safely and efficiently. You’ll operate state-owned towing vessels, work with a professional marine crew, and help ensure vessels and equipment are properly maintained and ready for service. This position is ideal for someone who is safety-minded, dependable, comfortable working independently, and able to make sound decisions when conditions change. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in specialized training and continuing education to keep your skills current. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in marine operations plus one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials: 1. Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) 2. Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) NOTE: Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will 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: Operate state-owned towing vessels used to push, pull, or haul equipment and materials in support of LADOTD marine operations. Monitor and perform routine maintenance on vessel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pumps, sanitation systems, and other marine equipment. Maintain vessel logs and required reports while safely operating marine radios, radar, navigation, and emergency equipment. Serve as a lookout and support the crew in maintaining safe vessel operations, including emergency drills, refueling procedures, and disaster response activities. Position Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty. Career Progression: May be filled as a as Ferryboat Operator 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation: Below is the starting Hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. Some positions may qualify for a SER (Special Entrance Rate). Ferryboat Operator 1 -$21.05 /hr up to $37.88/hr Ferryboat Operator 2 -SER of $24.82/hr up to $43.37/hr Ferryboat Operator 3 -$27.60/hr up to $49.66/hr You may be eligible to receive a 6.5g pay adjustment depending on qualifications. All 3 above levels have: Premium Pay for Hours Actually Worked of $2.00/Hour Shift Differential Pay of $1.75/Hour 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 on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level. This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Bradley Mistich Bridge Maintenance Engineer 225-379-1544 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_rehabilitation.asp 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). 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 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