Full-Time
Ferry Captain
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$34.19 - $55.57/hr
Williamsburg, VA, USA
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- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact professionally with passengers and crew.
- Ability to complete and maintain records and reports.
- Ability to comply with appropriate U.S. Coast Guard and Virginia Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing ferry operations.
- Must hold a minimum Merchant Marine Credential endorsed as Master 1600 gross tons Inland, Radar Observer Certificate, Marine Radio Operator Permit.
- Skill and ability to pilot ferry vessel safely.
- Valid driver's license.
- Pilot ferry vessel on designated waters carrying passengers and vehicles.
- Ensure safety of passengers, crew, and cargo.
- Obey all U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing ferry operations.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as directed to meet the needs of the ferry.
- Ensure passengers and vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and orderly manner.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicles and passengers carried.
- Provide information and assistance to the public as needed.
- Resolve issues with passengers.
- Perform duties as assigned.
- Pilot the vessel following U.S. Coast Guard and Virginia Department of Transportation regulations and policies.
- Maintain posted schedule without justified complaints.
- Maintain vessel readiness for U.S. Coast Guard inspections.
- Maintain ships log with all required information.
- Ensure crew is alert to security violations and suspicious behavior.
- Perform all required drills and training.
- Supervise all emergency situations and ensure timely and appropriate actions taken.
- Check and secure all internal and external entry points that are not used for passenger access.
- Log and report violations and suspicious behavior.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Watercraft Operations or a related field is desired.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.