Position Information

Attention Marine Engineers: "TxDOT's Galveston-Bolivar Ferry Operations is looking to hire safety orientated Ferryboat Marine 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. Our fleet consists of state of the art and modern-day ferries which are propelled by either Voith-Schneider Propulsion or single propeller systems. TxDOT provides a variety of resources to help our employees succeed. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation."

Monthly Salary Range

Ferryboat Engineer I: (B21) $4,273.17-$6,908.42

Ferryboat Engineer II: (B22) $4,551.17-$7,391.92

Ferryboat Engineer III: (B23) $4,848.67-$7,909.42

Multi-Level Job Notice

This position is for Ferry Maintenance Tech I, II, or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Ferryboat Engineer I:

Performs as watch engineer responsible for monitoring and maintaining the machinery, equipment and related shore facility systems necessary for ferryboat operations under normal and/or emergency conditions. Monitors and leads a group of employees performing preventive maintenance, major repair and overhaul of motor ferry vessels, landings, workdocks and miscellaneous motorized equipment. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Ferryboat Engineer II:

Performs as watch engineer responsible for monitoring and maintaining the machinery, equipment and related shore facility systems

necessary for ferryboat operations under normal and/or emergency conditions. Monitors and leads a group of employees performing

preventive maintenance, [major] repair and overhaul of motor ferry vessels, landings, workdocks and miscellaneous motorized

equipment. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and

priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Ferryboat Engineer III:

Performs as watch engineer responsible for monitoring and maintaining the machinery, equipment and related shore facility systems

necessary for ferryboat operations under normal and/or emergency conditions. Monitors and leads a group of employees performing

preventive maintenance, major repair and overhaul of motor ferry vessels, landings, work docks and miscellaneous motorized

equipment. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and

assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Ferryboat Engineer I:

• Assists in the coordination of work requests and current vessel and facility maintenance projects.
• Directs vessel refueling operations and discharging of raw sewage and/or 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, fire fighting 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/or repair, cleaning and preventative maintenance duties, basic systems operation and casualty control.
• Observes, analyzes and interprets machinery and equipment operating parameter trends as they apply to machinery or equipment condition and makes recommendations for repair or corrective action.
• Participates in periodic all-hands emergency drills and exercises.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Ferryboat Engineer II:

All of those listed above and the following:

• Plans and coordinates maintenance and major overhaul of large motor ferry vessels.
• Serves as liaison during American Bureau of Shipping and U.S. Coast Guard inspections and boat drills.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Ferryboat Engineer III:

All of those listed above and the following:

• Coordinates dock and sea trials.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ferryboat Engineer I:

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

Experience: 7 years in repair, maintenance and operation of marine equipment. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Graduation from a maritime academy will substitute for 5 years experience. . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• USCG Lic-Chf Eng-Mtr Fe-5000Hp at time of application
• Transp Worker ID Cred - TWIC at time of application
• Chief Eng L-O 5000HP or Greatr at time of application

Competencies:

Ferryboat Engineer I, II, and III:

• Marine operations
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Emergency response procedures
• Correcting abnormal operation of equipment, machinery and systems
• First aid and lifesaving techniques
• Fire fighting
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ferryboat Engineer I, II, and III:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.