Ferry Engineer - Relief; Anticipated

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Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $26.17-$36.62 / hourly

PLEASE NOTE:

New employees will start at Step 8 - $36.79/hour (which includes a 21.5% stipend)

Office/Bureau:
Maine State Ferry Service

Location:

Rockland, ME
Opening Date:
October 16, 2026
Closing Date:
October 30, 2026

This is a relief position meaning employees will be scheduled 80 hours over a two week period and may be scheduled to serve on any of the Maine State Ferry Service vessels operating out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor. This position provides professional services work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.

• Work involves monitoring all operating propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities on-board vessels; and inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery in accordance with established operational and safety standards.
• Performing security functions per the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 as well as provides information and direction to the public as necessary.
• Must be familiar with Ferry Service vessels and engine room operations.
• Must be licensed with the USCG as a third assistant engineer or greater or possess a DDE4,000 HP endorsement.
• Clean and maintain the engine room, auxiliary spaces and various other systems on the vessel.
• Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor.
• Must be in possession of a valid TWIC or be able to get one within 30 days.

• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA
  -Transportation Security Administration.

• U.S. Coast Guard license as a Marine Engineer for the H.P. of largest vessel owned by the State.

If you have general questions, please contact Maine State Ferry Service Human Resources Specialist Erica Cyr at  or via email .

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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