Port Captain Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Since 1883, The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry has proudly served the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson communities as the trusted maritime transportation provider. Our mission is to offer a safe, reliable, and enjoyable ferry experience for passengers transiting the Long Island Sound barrier.

The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Port Captain to join our team.  Duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Assistant Port Captain
Reports to:

• The Assistant Port Captain is directly responsible and accountable to the Port Captain.

Supervises:

• None

Description of Duties:

The Assistant Port Captain assists with the day-to-day marine operations including vessel traffic, licensed and unlicensed deck personnel, and facilities to assure port operations reliability and efficiency.

• Perform the duties and responsibilities for the Port Captain in their absence. 

• Maintain proficiency in the wheelhouse and log trips made on the boats.

• Supervise the Dock Workers and ensure embarkation and debarkation activities are carried out without incident.

• Involved in Safety Management.

• Schedule all crew members for all required safety and security training.

• Enforce compliance of crew in accordance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

• Serve as the first point of contact for issues relating to the dock department.

• Track crew licensing requirements.

• Ensure that all ferry and operations comply with all local and federal laws and regulations. 

• Interact with regulatory agencies and civil authorities to keep vessels and personnel in compliance with all know regulations.

• Attend industry conferences as required.

• Utilize Microsoft word, excel, payroll system and email programs. 

• May be required to act as Facility Security Officer.

• Maintain Facility Security Plan.

• Operate the Forklift as needed.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current U.S. Coast Guard license as Master with appropriate tonnage rating and radar endorsement.

• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, any rating.

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

• Current First Aid/CPR and Firefighting training. 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Pass pre-employment drug test.

• Pass pre-employment physical.

• Minimum one year serving as Master or Mate.

Physical Requirements:

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of vessel operations require the Assistant Port Captain to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew.  Specific physical requirements include:

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).

• Adequate hearing.

• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.

• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.

• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.

• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.

• Sufficient strength to:

  • Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
  • Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;
  • Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
  • Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.

Salary: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

FLSA Status:

• Exempt

*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.