Mate - Cape May-Lewes Ferry

MATE

Location : Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ

Rate : $42.45 ($88,299 annualized)

Opening Date : October 27, 2025 Closing Date : Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

Liaison between the deck officers and the deck crew, the Mate assigns duties to the deck crew

and supervises so that all work is carried out in accordance with the Captain's and / or Pilot's

instructions and as prescribed according to Cape May-Lewes Ferry mission statement and

established Authority procedures. The Mate serves as foreman of the deck crew, operator

and overseer of Foot Passenger movement, and on-scene leader during drills / emergencies

until relieved by the Pilot. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by

the Marine Engineer's Benevolent Association (MEBA).

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting for assigned crew onboard
• Ensuring all aspects of routine operation and maintenance are carried out; maintaining daily

cleanup record

passenger movement, operating ramps and gangways, either manually or by power, as well

as handling mooring lines needed to facilitate getting underway or securing the vessel

safety equipment as required

public as requested for purposes of travel; leading crew in customer service skills (i.e.

greeting at the gangway, ensuring coloring books are handed out, etc.) and helping passengers

with luggage

educational / recreational nature for the public while underway

as well as monitoring watch assignments, ensuring proper standing of same

equipment

repairing equipment, operating firefighting / safety equipment

o Mooring, heaving lines and halyards

o Fuel and water hoses, vessel power cables

o Ship's radio, sound powered phones and steering controls

o Lifesaving and firefighting equipment

o Personal protection / safety equipment

o Cleaning gear and painting (include prep) equipment

responding in a courteous and efficient manner

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

effectively any form of firefighting equipment

with securing / letting go and associated gear and procedures

efficient manner

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

instructions in English

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

CMLF vessels must be obtained within 120 calendar days from hire date

VI. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

River and Bay Authority and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Personnel are expected to

act as an emissary to the public for the Authority and will conduct themselves in such

a manner as to always make the public feel welcome and comfortable.

applicable Federal Regulations

a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly

pay

order to maintain continuous operation of this facility

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at

www.drba.net. In addition, you also must attach a resume to the completed application.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer