Location: North Cape May, NJ
Compensation: $38.89 per hour ($80,898 annualized)
Benefits: https://www.flipsnack.com/5de6a5a7c6f/drba-2025-full-time-employee-benefit-guide/full-view.html
Why work at the Cape May - Lewes Ferry?: https://youtu.be/E7rc2xYkWdA
IMPORTANT: To be considered as an applicant for the position, you must apply online via the DRBA employment application for this position. You can accomplish this by copying and pasting the following Uniform Resource Locator (URL) into your web browser (Google Chrome or MS Edge preferred) that provides a direct link to the DRBA employment application for this position.
- If you are a Previous User of our applicant system, please pay very close attention to the PIN Migration instructions.
- If you are a New User, you can scroll down once you enter the location and create a personal username/password to complete the on-line application and upload your resume:
https://selfservice.drba.net/esslive/EmploymentOpportunities/ApplicationEntry.aspx?form=2&req=701&sreq=35&desc=MARINE%20ELECTRICIAN%20-%20CAPE%20MAY%20LEWES%20FERRY%20-%20CAPE%20MAY,%20NJ
Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ
Salary: $38.89 per hour ($80,898 annualized)
Opening Date: September 19, 2025
I. POSITION SUMMARY
The Marine Electrician troubleshoots, repairs, and performs installations of electrical equipment and systems on board Authority vessels, shore-tie installations, and other shore side facilities. This position is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, install, diagnose problems, and service electrical system components
- Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic devices or systems
- Repair and overhaul electric motors and controllers
- Take periodic measurements of electrical devices for ABS and Coast Guard
- Install or maintain shipboard sound powered phone systems
- Repair and maintain normal and emergency power distribution switchboards, electrical generators, and all other shipboard power distribution components
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Assist other skilled employees in their craft
- Equipment Used in Job Performance:
o All types of mechanical and pneumatic hand tools
o Drill presses, electric drills and grinders hydraulic hole punches
o Electric wire and cable strippers and crimpers, wire and cable bundling tools, arbor press
o Motor vehicles including trucks and fork lift
o Two-way radios, computers, soldering equipment, irons and torches
o Assortment of electrical and electronic measuring devices necessary to make
diagnosis and effect repairs
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Familiar with the use of all types of hand tools and measuring devices
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
- Ability to create technical documents and briefings
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to repair and troubleshoot control circuits
- Knowledge of marine electrical requirements of the USCG and ABS with regards to the Delaware River and Bay Authority vessels
- Ability to install marine cable and wiring in an approved, neat and safe manner
- Knowledge of safety precautions involved in this field
- Knowledge of the NEC, IEEE, IEC and other electrical and electronics and conventions as they apply to Authority vessels
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
- Experience working with shipboard electrical systems
- Experience working on vessels certificated by the USCG under Title 46 CFR Subchapters H or I preferred
V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
- Valid driver’s license
- Must apply for and receive Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 90 days of employment
- Must be willing to attend and successfully complete the following training and obtain required licensing for the following:
- F.C.C. General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement
- Sperry Gyro Training
- Sperry Radar/Radar Unit Training
- Sperry Antenna
VI. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Subject to background investigation and pre-employment physical including drug test
- Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly pay
- Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility
- Must be willing to sail on vessels as needed
- Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (less than 20 lbs.)
- Must be able to work on high ladders, aloft, or over the side of vessels
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (heat of cold) and humidity
- Must be able to work in confined spaces which require the use of a respirator
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line application as directed at the very top of this job description. In addition, you also must attach a copy of your resume to the completed application.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.89 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior experience diagnosing and/or troubleshooting shipboard electrical systems?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cape May, NJ 08204: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
