Occ. Code 7442100

                                                                                                                                        MARINE HELPER, NS

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

         Marine Helpers assist in maintaining and operating vessels and equipment, and make repairs to canal channels and embankments and other shore-based activities. The New York State Canal System, includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain.

These positions are in the labor class and are classified only at the New York State Canal Corporation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

MARINE HELPER: labor class; operates and maintains tugs, barges, and other operating vessels and equipment used in maintenance and repair activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Cleans, lubricates, and paints engines and machinery; acts as a deck hand; assists with repairs and renovations of floating equipment; operates small boats; and performs patrol for personnel safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Marine Helpers must be physically able to perform the duties assigned, and must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Date: 11/2019

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.