Ferry Ordinary Seaman - Relief

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary : New employees will start at $22.02 per hour (Step 8)

• This includes a 15% stipend

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Office / Bureau : Maine State Ferry Service

Location : Rockland, ME

Opening Date : November 5, 2025

Closing Date : November 20, 2025

This position serves as an Ordinary Seaman - Relief. Must be familiar with Ferry Service Vessel's deck operations. Must be licensed with the USCG as Ordinary Seaman. Must be willing to clean passenger cabins, heads, pilothouse and other vessel spaces. Stand helm and lookout watches. Perform minor maintenance and painting. Work involves weekends, holidays, and work, up to 11.5 hour per day. Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor. Must be in possession of a valid TWIC.

We do require that all interested Applicants must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) with OS endorsement and a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). The applicant selected for hire must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening as outlined in 49CFR Part 40.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience :

Graduation from high school or equivalent and experience as a deck crew member on vessels operating on ocean or coastwise routes.

Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.

Licensing / Registration / Certification Requirements :

Certificate as Ordinary Seaman as issued by the United States Coast Guard.

Application Instructions :

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening / Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.

If you have general questions, please contact Maine State Ferry Service Human Resources Manager Danielle Molloy at 207-441-9669 or via email at danielle.molloy@maine.gov

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including :

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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

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