Boat Operator I

County of Humboldt • Loleta, California • Posted July 08, 2026

Position Overview

DEFINITION

BOAT OPERATOR I

Public Works

Under limited supervision, operates a ferry boat transporting passengers across rivers when low water crossings are impassible; performs both routine and skilled heavy, physical work in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads; operates a variety of vehicles; performs related work as assigned.


What You'll Do:
  • Maintains the ferry boat, outboard motor, life jackets, and boat trailer to comply with all applicable safety standards; washes and cleans the equipment as needed; reports needed major repairs.
  • Ferries passengers across the river.
  • Maintains access to the boat landing; makes repairs as needed.
  • Enforces applicable rules, regulations and practices for ferry boat passenger and operator safety.
  • Maintains log of work performed including recording repairs to the ferry boat, motor, trailer, life jac...