Oiler - Ferry Maintenance Tech I

Oiler - Ferry Maintenance Tech I - (2601766)

Position Information

TxDOT's Galveston-Bolivar Ferry Operations is looking to hire safety orientated Ferryboat Oiler who value their personal time while still able to work as a merchant mariner. TxDOT Galveston-Bolivar Ferry is a 24/7, 365 days inland maritime operation based out of Galveston, Texas.

We safely transport vehicles and passengers on a 3-mile route between Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas. TxDOT provides a variety of resources to help our employees succeed.

Minimum Salary**:** 40,918.00 Maximum Salary**:** 61,130.00Pay Basis****: Yearly FLSA Status**:** NonexemptTravel****: Yes, 5 % of the TimeShift****: Day Job Shift Details**:** 40Location Flexibility****: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Assists in routine maintenance and repair of ferryboats, landings, shore facilities, marine equipment/machinery and/or grounds. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the major repair or overhaul of machinery, equipment and/or systems.
• Assists with daily log of watch activities, operating machinery and equipment statistics.
• Cleans engine room, washes down ferryboats, chips rust and paints ferryboats as needed.
• Cleans shop and maintains grounds.
• Assists in performing routine ferryboat maintenance and repair work including, but not limited to, refueling, changing oil, lubricating parts and machinery, replacing batteries, changing cables and cleaning and pumping out bilges.
• Participates in periodic all hands drills and emergency exercises.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at time of hire.
• USCG-Mer Mar Doc-Ord Seaman/Wi (must have within 90 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Merchant Mariner Document Wiper

Competencies:

• Some knowledge of:
  Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
  Methods and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and ferryboats
  Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Some skill in:
  Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  Fire fighting
  Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
  Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job**:** Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule**:** Full-time

Employee Status**:** Regular

Job Type**:** Standard

Job Level**:** Non-Management

Job Posting**:** Jul 21, 2026, 12:42:54 PM Unposting Date**:** Jul 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s**:** Transportation Mntnce Spec I State Job Code/s**:** 9305

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information