Casual Able Bodied; AB Seaman - Cape Lewes Ferry Job Cape May New Jersey USA,Transportation

Position: Casual Able Bodied (AB) Seaman - Cape May Lewes Ferry
Location: Cape May

CASUAL Able Bodied (AB) Seaman

Location:

Cape May, NJ

Hourly Rate: $23.75

Opening Date:
February 26, 2026
• Closing Date:
Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a casual position responsible for the operation and upkeep of all vessels and related equipment in accordance with the Captain's and/or Pilot's, Boatswain's instructions. Work is performed indoors/outdoors and can be in any weather condition. Work schedules can be modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist passengers in making their transit safe and enjoyable, demonstrate the use of safety equipment as required, monitor passenger access/egress areas for safety and integrity
Maintain vessel cleanliness: hosing, buffing, swabbing, sweeping and scrubbing the vessel, maintain a proper lookout, conducting watchman tour
Monitor AV/PA equipment for quality, volume and clarity
Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers
Contributes to the safe operation of vessels and equipment
Responds decisively and effectively to emergency situations

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Handling mooring and heaving lines
Handling of vessel rescue boats under power and oars
Knowledge and ability to use effectively all forms of lifesaving and firefighting equipment
Fueling vessels
Ability to traverse inclined and vertical ladders and ramps
Confidence and ability to work with and around rotating machinery, and close to the water's edge
Possess excellent Customer Service Skills
Line and wire splicing

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Decks voids and bulwarks of vessels of vessels

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Valid driver's license
Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
Valid MMC (Merchant Mariners Credential) endorsed as Able Seaman

VI. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Subject to a background investigation
Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay
Subject to a pre-employment drug test

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