Ferry Maintenance Tech I - Galveston, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

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Galveston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Ferry Maintenance Tech I
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(2401645
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Position Information

Minimum Monthly Salary:
(A14) $2,845.33/mo.

Maximum Monthly Salary:
(A14) $4,344.50/mo.

Minimum Salary: 37,918.00
Maximum Salary: 58,130.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Galveston/Bolivar Ferry Office 1000 NORTH FERRY ROAD Galveston 77550

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift:
Rotating
Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week with Possible Overtime

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

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 fulltime 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 )

Position Description
Assists in routine maintenance and repair of ferryboats, landings, shore facilities, marine equipment/machinery and grounds. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Assists in inspecting progressing shipyard work and vessel machinery, equipment and systems.
Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance checks and adjustments on equipment, machinery and systems.
Assists in major repair or overhaul of machinery, equipment and systems.
Assists with daily log of watch activities, operating machinery and equipment statistics.
Cleans shop and maintains grounds.
Ensures strict compliance with the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act.
Assists in performing routine ferryboat maintenance and repair work including, but not limited to, refueling, changing oil, lubricating parts and machinery, replacing batteries, changing cables and cleaning and pumping out bilges.
Participates in periodic all hands drills and emergency exercises.
Serves as secondary enforcement authority for state regulations governing operation of the ferries.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Entry Level/ No Education Requirements

Work Experience:
None

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications and documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.
USCG-Mer Mar Doc-Ord Seaman/Wi (must have within 90 days of hire)

Competencies:

Some knowledge of:
Methods and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and ferryboats.
Emergency response procedures.
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Some skill in:
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
Fire fighting.
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Maintaining a safe working relationship.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively.
Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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 hazardsmoving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditionsfumes, odors, dusts. mists, gases, poor ventilation
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
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.
Reaching extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing prolonged periods of time
Walking moving on foot to accomplish tasks. long distance/from one work site to another
Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Fingering picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
Hearing perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive information by oral communication.
Close Visual Acuity using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts.
Visual Acuity operate machines, such as drill pr