RIVER FERRY CREWMEMBER 56061

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This is the first class in the River Ferry Crewmember series for positions that perform duties in the operation and maintenance of a river ferry vessel. Positions in this class perform routine and manual tasks both above and below deck in support of vessel operation and maintenance. This class is distinguished from the River Ferry Crewmember Specialist by that class's specialization in either above deck operations as an Able Seaman or in below deck operations as an Oiler.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of routine difficulty in above and below deck operation and maintenance of a ferry boat. Above deck, positions in this class perform tasks associated with loading, blocking, and unloading vehicles; handling mooring lines and hawsers when docking or undocking vessels; performing deck maintenance and general housekeeping of vessel, including cleaning, painting, and polishing; controlling traffic when vehicles are embarking, or debarking, and vessel is underway; assuring the safety of passengers; answering questions asked by the traveling public; providing instructions and general travel directions to passengers; patrolling deck to assure the safety and orderly conduct of passengers; participating as team member during emergencies and emergency drills such as fire, abandonment, man overboard or others; assisting passengers in life preservers. Below deck, positions oil, lubricate, and clean moving parts, bearing and wearing surfaces of main engines and auxiliary units; grease, oil, change filters and perform other maintenance work as required on main engine and auxiliaries; and perform general cleaning in engine room.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives immediate supervision from a River Ferry Crewmember Specialist Senior, River Ferry Chief Engineer, River Ferry Captain, or other higher level position.

Scope: Work tasks are limited to routine above and below deck maintenance and operations of a state inland waterway passenger ferry vessel.

Impact of Actions: Work has a moderate impact on ferry boat operations. Frequent public contact may affect the image of the agency. In the event of an emergency action, positions would have a substantial impact on the safety of the traveling public.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent and routine contacts with ferry personnel and the traveling public. May be called on to provide information,answer questions or give directions.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of deck operations of a ferry boat; traffic control for vehicles; emergency procedures related to fire, man overboard, other ferry schedules and information about the local areas; vessel equipment, its location and purpose; and lubrication requirements for marine engines and auxiliary units.

Skills: Working skill in the use of hand or power tools and deck machinery.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to perform heavy manual labor; to read and understand regulations; to demonstrate utilizing firefighting equipment, launching life boats, lifesaving appliances, emergency signals and other items; to perform mechanical routine tasks; and to keep records.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None. Must be able to pass physical examination and color sense vision test as prescribed by U.S. Coast Guard and must pass periodic drug test.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: None required for entrance into the class.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as a result of an organizational study conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation, effective January 1991.