Ferryboat Engineer III

Job Description – Ferryboat Engineer III (2502321)

Position Information:
Tired of being away from home? TxDOT Galveston-Bolivar Ferry Operations is looking to hire safety orientated Ferryboat Engineers who value their personal time while still able to work as a merchant mariner. TxDOT Galveston-Bolivar Ferry is a 24/7, 365 days inland maritime operation based out of Galveston, Texas. We safely transport vehicles and passengers on a 3-mile route between Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas.

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Effective 9/1/25 the salary range for this position will be updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor’s Office – Salary Schedules

Minimum Salary: 61,184.00 Maximum Salary: 99,658.00 Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt Work Locations:
Galveston/Bolivar Ferry Office – 1000 NORTH FERRY ROAD, Galveston 77550 Travel:
Yes, 5% of the Time

Shift: Day Job – 40 hrs/week; includes overtime, on-call duty, and rotating shifts. Location flexibility: onsite.

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes reports of malfunctions or abnormal conditions which may affect the stability or operational capability of the vessel and determines corrective action.
• Directs vessel refueling operations and discharging of raw sewage and bilge wastewater in accordance with safety regulations and in compliance with the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act.
• Inspects and conducts operational tests of emergency generators, firefighting and dewatering pumps and other associated equipment, piping and systems; operates and secures equipment under emergency conditions.
• Monitors, leads and trains personnel involved in the performance of the vessel and repair, cleaning and preventative maintenance duties, basic systems operation and casualty control.
• Participates in periodic all-hands emergency drills and exercises.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, electrical diagrams, piping and mechanical drawings.
• Records daily log of watch activities, operating machinery and equipment statistics; maintains machinery history and repair records.
• Responsible for the proper line-up, start, operation and securing of all main propulsion, steering, auxiliary, standby machinery and equipment and related systems for operation of the vessel under normal and/or emergency conditions.
• Serves as liaison during American Bureau of Shipping and U.S. Coast Guard inspections and boat drills.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 8 years in repair, maintenance and operation of marine equipment. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Graduation from a maritime academy will substitute for 5 years experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license – required to drive a state vehicle.
• USCG MMC of Lic-Chf Eng-Mtr Fe-5000
  
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• Transp Worker  – TWIC at time of application.

Extensive Knowledge of

• Pollution prevention and abatement programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Emergency response procedures
• Correcting abnormal operation of equipment, machinery and systems
• First aid and lifesaving techniques
• Public relations for maintaining effective working…