Is your dream job being on the water feeling the ocean spray on your face? The Port Aransas Ferry Operation runs a fleet of 8 ferries! Three are 20-car ferries and five are 28-car ferries. The operation crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Aransas Pass Harbor Island to Port Aransas, on Mustang Island. The quarter-mile route typically takes less than ten minutes. We have flexible shifts that help support the 24-7, 365 days a year operation. The Port Aransas Ferry Operation is a critical part of the evacuation route for the City of Port Aransas during a weather event. We are looking for individuals that have no experience and take initiative with a positive attitude to become part of our TxDOT family in the maritime industry.

This position is for one (1) Ferry Maintenance Technician I, II, or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicants work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Ferry Maintenance Technician I A14 $35,642 - $49,134 annually

Ferry Maintenance Technician II A15 $37,743 - $52,045 annually

Ferry Maintenance Technician III A17 $42,332 - $58,399 annually

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 full-time 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 (texas.gov)

Assists in routine maintenance and repair of ferryboats, landings, shore facilities, marine equipment/machinery and/or 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:

Ferry Maintenance Technician I:

• Assists in ordering parts, materials and supplies used in repair and maintenance work.
• Assists in performing routine preventive maintenance checks and adjustments on equipment, machinery and systems.
• Assists in the major repair or overhaul of machinery, equipment and/or 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.
• Performs duties of ferryboat deckhand as needed.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Ferry Maintenance Technician II:

In addition to the above Tech I duties:

• Performs major repair or overhaul of machinery, equipment and/or systems, including but not limited to diesel engines, generators, electric motors, pumps, compressors, starters, clutches and bearings.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance checks and adjustments of machinery, equipment and/or systems; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs 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.
• Performs routine welding and carpentry work.
• Assists in inspecting progressing shipyard work and/or vessel machinery, equipment and systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Ferry Maintenance Technician III:

In addition to the above Tech I and II duties:

• Analyzes reports of malfunctions, assists in conducting operational tests and determines corrective action; makes required adjustments on machinery, equipment, systems and/or components.
• Coordinates required American Bureau of Shipping and U.S. Coast Guard inspections, dock and sea trials and inspects shipyard work and/or vessel machinery, equipment and systems.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs specified and routine periodic preventative maintenance checks and adjustments of machinery, equipment and/or systems.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, electrical diagrams, piping and mechanical drawings.
• Serves as secondary enforcement authority for state regulations governing operation of the ferries.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications:

For Ferry Maintenance Technician I, II, or III:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• Mandatory: Vessel Crew Member Cert
• Transportation Worker ID Cred-TWIC

Competencies:

Ferry Maintenance Technician I

• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Methods and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and ferryboats
• Emergency response procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Some skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Fire fighting
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade

Ability to:

• Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities

Ferry Maintenance Technician II

In addition to the above Tech I competencies:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Ferry Maintenance Technician III

In addition to the above Tech I and II competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Marine operations
• Inventory/stock control procedures

Some skill in:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

For Ferry Maintenance Technician I, II, or III:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information