Marine Maintenance Deckhand

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Marine Maintenance Deckhand

Salary

$31,200.00 - $50,298.00 Annually

Location

Currituck County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-14107

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

11/13/2024

Closing Date

11/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Marine Maintenance Deckhand

Position Number

60018804

Salary Grade

NC03

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Description of Work

THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Location Notice: The position requires the employee to travel up and down the NC coast with varying project assignments. Work schedule is 7 days on and then 7 days off. Living accommodations are provided onboard vessels during the 7-day working shift. Relocation to Currituck is unnecessary as report station will be to project location at any of the Ferry Division terminals.

The Marine Maintenance Unit conducts a variety of tasks including dredging, the installation, repair and maintenance of pilings, replacement of channel markers, construction and subsequent maintenance of dredge material placement sites, and the repair and maintenance of ramp and gantry systems at each NCDOT ferry terminal along the coast.

This position is responsible for assisting tasks in several different areas including dredging, piling repair and maintenance, ramp repair and maintenance, and maintenance of support vessels. Dredging work activities can include assisting in dredge pipeline assembly by fusing, coupling, and aligning new pipe for floating pipeline, shorelines, and dredge discharge lines in support of dredge operations. Perform activities such as monitoring of area while active dredging is occurring, spill gate installation and maintenance, and material placement area dewatering activities. Piling work activities can include assisting with the operation of tools and equipment for the installation and assembly of dolphin structures consisting of steel tubes, wooden piles, wire rope, fenders, and hardware. Ramp and gantry work activities can include assisting with the cylinder replacement, cable changes, block replacements, painting of decks, by utilizing manlifts, hand tools, crane barge, and other associated materials and equipment.

Work involves considerable exposure to the natural elements and taxing manual work from small boats or pontoons. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Marine Maintenance Master and is reviewed through observation of duties performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of dredges, cranes, tugs, and related support equipment

• Knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and repairs of ramps and gantry systems of different types including hydraulic cylinders and counterweights.

• Knowledge of dolphin repair and replacement procedures

• Skill in the use of quick-coupling flanged pipelines and the securing of float and shore lines

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

Necessary Special Requirements: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

May require National Crane Operator certification, U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing certification, and a Class A CDL.

Supplemental and Contact Information

René Basnight – 252-423-5125 – srbasnight@ncdot.gov

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the operation and maintenance of dredges, cranes, tugs, and related support equipment?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of dredges, cranes, tugs, and related support equipment.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and repairs of ramps and gantry systems of different types including hydraulic cylinders and counterweights?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and repairs of ramps and gantry systems of different types including hydraulic cylinders and counterweights.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of dolphin repair and replacement procedures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  07

  Explain how you have knowledge of dolphin repair and replacement procedures.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of skill in the use of quick-coupling flanged pipelines and the securing of float and shore lines?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  09

  Explain how you have skill in the use of quick-coupling flanged pipelines and the securing of float and shore lines.

  10

  Do you possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered yes to the question above, list your TWIC number and expiration date.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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