Since 1883, The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry has proudly served the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson communities as the trusted maritime transportation provider. Our mission is to offer a safe, reliable, and enjoyable ferry experience for passengers transiting the Long Island Sound barrier.
The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry is seeking highly qualified individuals to join our team as Ordinary Seaman. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below.
This position is for credentialed mariners who live in the vicinity of Port Jefferson, NY. Scheduled shifts are 3 days on 3 days off.
Ordinary Seaman (OS)
Reports to:
The Ordinary Seaman is responsible to the Captain at all times; however reports to the Officer in Charge of the Navigation when on duty.
Supervises:
Description of Duties:
Lookout.
Handles lines to and from the vessel during operations at the direction of the Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch; secures vessel to dock.
Directs vehicles on and off the vessel.
Assist the Mate and AB in the inspection of lifesaving, firefighting, and all other safety equipment to ensure all are in working order.
Assists passengers who require assistance on and off the vessel.
Participates in all training, drills and exercises.
Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.
Performs painting, cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned by the Captain or Mate; general upkeep of the vessel.
Project a positive company image to customers, other mariners, terminal personnel and the public.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Mate or Captain.
Minimum Requirements:
Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Ordinary Seaman (OS) rating.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass pre-employment drug test.
Pass pre-employment physical.
Entry level position; however, prior deck experience aboard a commercial or non-commercial vessel is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of vessel operations require the Ordinary Seaman to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:
Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
Adequate hearing.
Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
Sufficient strength to:
Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;
Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.
Daily Rate:
FLSA Status:
Exempt
*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.