Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under direction, to operate, navigate, and maintain a self-propelled ferry of the State highway system; to direct the loading and unloading of vehicles and passengers; and to do other related work. Operates a self-propelled ferry of the State highway system on a navigable slough or river; ascertains that ferry is secured to slips before vehicles enter or leave the ferry; directs the loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles; maintains a traffic count of all vehicles crossing the ferry; observes prescribed safety rules, regulations, and marine laws applicable to the operation of a ferry on inland waterways; operates, maintains and services ferryboat engines, controls, and equipment; services marine and roadway lights on ferry and ferry approaches; maintains cooperative public relations; prepares regular and special reports on the operation and condition of the ferry and of unusual incidents or accidents; performs or oversees the performance of minor work on the hull or superstructures of the vessel.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Ferryboat Master exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Tact; agility, physical strength and hearing at a level required for successful job performance.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact: Jasdeep Chohan
Hiring Unit Contact: Elizabeth Carol
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
