Ferry Oiler pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000783
- Class code
- 32000783
- Pay group
- NC05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Ferry Oiler is $33,902 to $59,327 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000783.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work involves assisting the Ferry Chief Engineer in the operation and maintenance of engines and auxiliary equipment on board ferry vessels. Positions perform duties in accordance with specific instructions received from the ferry chief engineer and are responsible for the operation, maintenance and inspection of all engines and auxiliary equipment while the vessel is underway. Work includes performance of minor and preventive maintenance assignments while underway and assisting major overhaul of motors while vessel is dry-docked. Positions are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the operations, maintenance and repair of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment. Basic knowledge of State, Federal and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard ferries. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to the work. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees.
Minimum qualifications
Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard Oiler Certificate.
Special requirements
Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.