Quick Summary
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Licensing/Registration/Certification
The applicant selected for hire must obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) Card that is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration within 30 days of hire.
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The Maine State Ferry Service offers transportation to and from several of Maine's Island communities. Ferry Deckhand (Relief) may work on any assigned vessel between Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor. This is a full-time position.
This is entry-level maintenance and personal services work involving general upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of compartments, passageways, and exterior areas of a ferry. Responsibilities include inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ferries and ensuring the crew and passengers' safety. The work includes customer service functions such as providing information to passengers and assisting with entering and exiting the boat. Preference may be given to candidates with maritime experience.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Requirements
~1 min readThe applicant selected for hire must obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) Card that is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration within 30 days of hire.
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.
If you have general questions, please contact Maine State Ferry Service Human Resources Specialist Erica Cyr at 207-441-4741 or via email at erica.cyr@maine.gov
What We Offer
~3 min readNo matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $32,822–$41,246 a year
- 46% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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