TITLE: MECHANIC (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
JOB SUMMARY:
Diagnoses, repairs and maintains various parts and systems aboard the tugs and barges. The parts and systems include hydraulics, engines, heating and cooling, electrical and plumbing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Diagnose, rebuild and repair diesel engines such as main, PTOs, pump and generator engines
- Diagnose & repair hydraulic systems, deck machinery as well as steering systems
- Conduct valve and hose tests. Replace parts as required.
- Perform electric repairs such as lighting, switches, receptacles, breaker panels etc.
- Perform welding, burning and fabricating as required
- Repair potable water systems, msd systems and pipefitting
- Operate dock machinery such as cranes and forklifts
- Maintain safe and orderly work area
- Coordinate work with outside contractors as appropriate
- Order parts and supplies as necessary to complete repairs
- Fills out work order at completion of job
- Travel to vessels and other locations as required; including nights and weekends
- Participate in on-call rotation
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or completion of mechanical trade school (Level 3)
- At least three years as mechanic and/or machinist in maritime or related field (Level 2)
- At least seven years experience as mechanic and/or machinist in maritime or related field (Level 1)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, be a self-starter and consistently communicate in a team environment
- Customer service friendly
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated skills in on or more of the following areas: Electrical, plumbing, welding, fabricating, hydraulics and engine repair
- Manual dexterity required to operate machinery, tools and equipment
- Ability to travel frequently for unscheduled emergency vessel repairs
- Demanding physical requirements including climbing into under environmental extremes of heat or cold. No fear of heights
- Ability to board vessels at anchor
JOB LEVELS
- Mechanic 1 – has at least seven years experience, is fully competent in most or all of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, welding, fabricating, hydraulics and engine repair, able to troubleshoot the most complex mechanical problems, coordinates with outside vendors to resolve mechanical issues as necessary
- Mechanic 2 – has at least three years experience and has demonstrated skills in at least two of the following: electrical, plumbing, welding, fabricating, hydraulics and engine repair
- Mechanic 3 – entry level position, less than three years of basic mechanical experience