Job Title: Ferry Crewmember
Location:Â Surry, VAÂ 23883
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Ferry Crewmember to support ferry vessel operations in Surry, VA.
The successful candidate is responsible for:
- Direct vehicles and passengers to the proper location with clearly understood signals during loading and unloading operations.
- Ensure proper spacing between vehicles to maintain passenger and vessel safety.
- Properly check and secure the first and last vehicles in each lane.
- Provide information and assistance to passengers.Properly handle vessel lines and assist with docking and undocking operations as required.
- Stand lookout watch when assigned and remain alert during vessel operations.
- Patrol vessel decks to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Maintain awareness of security concerns and report suspicious behavior or violations immediately.
- Perform security sweeps of the vessel between crossings to ensure all passenger access areas are clear before reloading.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and assist in emergency response activities.
- Serve as an emergency helmsman when trained and directed.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and ensure trash is removed regularly.
- Perform routine duties to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the vessel.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
- Experience performing manual labor using basic hand tools.
- Experience participating in emergency response activities preferred.
- Knowledge of seamanship, line handling, and basic marine terminology preferred.
Required Education & Credentials:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may be considered.
- Required to obtain a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) with AB or QMED endorsement within two (2) years of hire.
- Existing Merchant Marine credentials or endorsements are a plus.
Required Work Authorization:
- US Citizenship.
Required Licensing & Background Check:
- Valid driver’s license required.
- DMV records check required.
- Pre-employment drug screening required.
- Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required.
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