Marine Deckhand Toll Collector

Company:	Louisiana Department of Civil Service
Job ID:	3141
Location:	Louisiana

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No specialized experience or training.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be eligible for bonding.

Function of Work:
To perform routine manual work aboard a state owned marine vessel; and to collect and record tolls from boarding vehicles and/or pedestrians.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from Marine Engineers, Marine Chief Engineers, Marine Pilots, Marine Operators, or Marine Masters.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Department of Transportation and Development; Mississippi River Bridge Authority; Marine Operations and Statewide Marine Operations.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from that of a Marine Deckhand by having additional responsibility of toll collection duties.

Differs from that of a Bridge Toll Collector by having additional Marine Deckhand responsibilities.

Differs from that of a Bridge Toll Sergeant or Corporal by lack of supervisory responsibility over other Toll Collectors.

Fastens hawsers and mooring lines to vessels, wharves, barges, piers, or pilings, and checks towing rigging, lines, wires, etc.

Lowers and raises anchors by hand or by vessel's winches.

Coils and splices rope and makes rope fenders.

Makes eyes in cable.

Operates traffic ramps and gates on vessel.

Directs and parks traffic on and off of vessel.

Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc.

Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vessels.

Moves swing wires.

Operates bilge pumps.

Assists in deck and equipment repairs.

Assists in handling discharge lines and dredge anchors.

Handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.

Mans and operates emergency safety equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, etc.

Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation of vessel.

Searches for drowning victims, recovers body, and places body in body bag.

Collects toll fees from drivers of vehicles and pedestrians boarding vessels, making change as required.

Sells toll script and gives receipt when requested, making changes as required.

Classifies vehicles, enforces restrictions such as over-weight vehicles, and directs traffic on vessel.

Counts cash received and makes deposit slip for delivery to Accounting Department.

Examines bills and coins received and prepares receipt form for any monies found to be counterfeit or foreign money.

Records information necessary to report short change claims.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to “make a difference” through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits and have access to a great professional development program.

Flexible Working Arrangements – The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.

Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.

Insurance Coverage – Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.

Deferred Compensation – As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as you years of service increase.

Retirement – The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasers.louisiana.gov.

Marine Deckhand,Toll Collector