Title: Ferry Repair Technician Sr.

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech II

Hiring Range: $50,888 - $82,693

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Jamestown Scotland Ferry

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking an Ferry Repair Technician Sr. at the Jamestown - Scotland Ferry. As the Ferry Repair Technician Sr., you will perform maintenance and repair tasks on all mechanical equipment onboard the ferries and docking facilities. Prepare ferries for semi-annual and annual US Coast Guard safety inspections.

Information Processing and Paperwork

Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete, and close-out work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.

Maintain Vessel Auxiliary Systems

Perform maintenance and repairs on auxiliary systems like Air condition units, sanitary system, steering, fuel, electrical equipment and other auxiliary equipment on board the ferries.

Maintain and Repair Marine equipment

Diagnose and repair marine engines including fuel pumps and injectors, governors, jacket water pumps, cylinder heads, power assemblies and other components. Perform tune ups and preventive maintenance.

Prepare ferries for U.S. Coast Guard Inspections

Inspect and test safety devices, relief valves, shut down devices, firefighting equipment, and other safety-related equipment to verify proper system operation. Accompany U.S. Coast Guard inspectors during inspection to verify system operability.

Maintain and Repair Dock Equipment

Maintain and repair loading ramps including repair or replacement of sheaves, cables, hydraulic components, and other associated equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on dock equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to operate large and small equipment, motor vehicles, and tools.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Ability to read, comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges, testing devices and blueprints.

• Valid driver's license.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of marine mechanical equipment or commercial mechanical equipment. 

• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of marine equipment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience repairing and maintaining marine mechanical equipment.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Maintenance, or related field desired.

• Experience preparing for U.S. Coast Guard inspections.

• Experience repairing and maintaining marine mechanical or commercial equipment.

• Possess a strong understanding and extensive experience in electrical repair and
maintenance, i.e. lights, electrical panels, circuit breakers, switchboards, switches,
wires/cables, junction boxes, receptacles, fuse blocks, terminal blocks, bus bars, relays, PLC,
CAN bus, Modbus, battery components, alternators, motors, motor controllers, alarm panels,
AC/DC distribution.

• The ability to work with outside contractors to complete a task in a timely manner.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records and completion of a Coast Guard physical and drug and alcohol screening will be verified prior to employment.

Safety shoes are required.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.
DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found at alternative-hiring-process-guidance.pdf (virginia.gov).

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: Wesley Jones

Phone: 757-956-3289

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.