Location Chester, CT
Glastonbury, CT
Haddam, CT
Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $16.94-$17.00/hour (*Maximum hourly rate may be subject to change)
Job Type Seasonal/Summer
Close Date 1/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Seasonal Ferry Worker for the following Ferry locations: Rocky Hill/Glastonbury and Chester/Hadlyme, in the Bureau of Public Transportation.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Anticipated state date in May 2026 and ending by August 30, 2026
Monday - Friday
Occasional weekends
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift
Temporary, seasonal position
JOB DUTIES
The Ferry Worker will:
Fare collection
Site/vessel improvement
Service enhancements
Other assigned duties
JOB SITE INFORMATION
The Rocky Hill Ferry operation is an important element in the Region's transportation plan. It serves local vehicular traffic between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury and plays an important role for bicyclists as well. Motorists traveling between parts of southern Glastonbury and Rocky Hill can cut nearly 8 miles (one-way) off their trip if they use the ferry.
The Chester Ferry is a distance saver as well, driving from Chester to Lyme is 20.3 miles overland via the East Haddam bridge, but only 8.3 miles via the ferry. The ferry is also convenient for business and pleasure with tourists’ attractions including Gillette’s Castle and the Essex Steam Train.
Qualifications & Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty;
operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty;
Knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding an individual’s behavior;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
techniques of assigned specialty skills;
Ability to
assist individuals in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable;
understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions;
Adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties;
Some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
