The ferry operator – an unsung hero - video Dailymotion

Every day, he ferries passengers and cars across the river. But what makes the job appealing? The story of a ferry operator.

Transcript

00:01I really enjoy my job.

00:10And I really can't imagine ever doing anything else.

00:14I'll definitely keep working on the water, likely until I retire.

00:30Quite often, people just ride along with us for the fun of it.

00:33That means they get on board, I take them to the other side,

00:37and then they just stay on board and ride right back,

00:40just so that they can say they took the ferry. And that's fine.

00:50The job's called Inland Boatman.

00:52It's an interesting job with lots of variety.

00:55Different customers every day, new ones and regulars.

01:00Good morning.

01:07Hello.

01:09Every morning, I'm lucky enough to take the ferry.

01:12It does take some getting used to, like when you get there

01:15and the ferry has just left.

01:18But then you just unwind and chill.

01:26Darn it. What's going on?

01:30The job may not be physically demanding, but it is mentally taxing.

01:37If I'm working nine hours, that means I need to be focused for nine hours.

01:42Yeah, this actually happens sometimes.

01:44More often in winter, not so much in the summer.

01:47And this will get you going again.

02:04There you go.

02:05What do I owe you?

02:06Nothing at all.

02:07Nothing for the coffee kitty.

02:08No, please just move along and enjoy your day.

02:11Thanks.

02:14I'm responsible for the school children who cross here and for all the other passengers.

02:18for the cars, for my crew.

02:20I must keep an eye on everything.

02:29As you can see, the weather's beautiful and the people are in a good mood.

02:33It's just interesting and nice to see what goes on here.

02:37If it is just happening.

02:38I like the weather's beautiful.

02:39It's just happening.

02:40And we're getting there.

02:41Let's see what happens.

02:42We're getting there.

02:43We're getting there.

02:44I don't know.