Position # 90847
This position has a SER, Special Entrance Rate, of $805.60 biweekly.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status
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Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jesse Bang
Marine Operations Superintendent
(337) 437-9195
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be eligible for bonding.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To perform routine manual work aboard a state owned marine vessel; and to collect and record tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from Marine Engineers, Marine Chief Engineers, Marine Pilots, Marine Operators, or Marine Masters.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Transportation and Development; Mississippi River Bridge Authority; Marine Operations and Statewide Marine Operations.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from that of a Marine Deckhand by having additional responsibility of toll collection duties.
Differs from that of a Bridge Toll Collector by having additional Marine Deckhand responsibilities.
Differs from that of a Bridge Toll Sergeant or Corporal by lack of supervisory responsibility over other Toll Collectors.
Examples of Work:
Fastens hawsers and mooring lines to vessels, wharves, barges, piers, or pilings, and checks towing rigging, lines, wires, etc.
Lowers and raises anchors by hand or by vessel’s winches.
Coils and splices rope and makes rope fenders.
Makes eyes in cable.
Operates traffic ramps and gates on vessel.
Directs and parks traffic on and off of vessel.
Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc.
Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vessels.
Moves swing wires.
Operates bilge pumps.
Assists in deck and equipment repairs.
Assists in handling discharge lines and dredge anchors.
Handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.
Mans and operates emergency safety equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, etc.
Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation of vessel.
Searches for drowning victims, recovers body, and places body in body bag.
Collects toll fees from drivers of vehicles and pedestrians boarding vessels, making change as required.
Sells toll script and gives receipt when requested, making changes as required.
Classifies vehicles, enforces restrictions such as over-weight vehicles, and directs traffic on vessel.
Counts cash received and makes deposit slip for delivery to Accounting Department.
Examines bills and coins received and prepares receipt form for any monies found to be counterfeit or foreign money.
Records information necessary to report short change claims.
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