Marine Mechanic (Traveling Position - St Louis, MO; Cairo, IL; Paducah, KY)
Job Title: Marine Mechanic
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Traveling Position - St Louis, MO; Cairo, IL; Paducah, KY
Job Type: Full-Time; Hourly
Summary
Are you a skilled Marine Mechanic ready to dive into a challenging and rewarding career working on vessels along the iconic Mississippi River and its tributaries? The Marine Mechanic maintains the towboat fleet in proper working condition by making necessary adjustments and repairs to the machinery and equipment on fleet vessels. Responsibilities include the inspection, routine maintenance, maintenance and repair planning, and troubleshooting of main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, and various vessel systems. Join our team to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of our fleet as we navigate the waterways.
What you will be doing
Perform all work in accordance with ACBL safety & environmental policies
Abide by all ACBL policies, USCG and environmental regulations
Abide by ACBL's Safety Management System for Vessel Engineering, Maintenance and Repair Manual for Engineered and Non-Engineered Vessels.
Maintain all equipment on fleet vessels in proper working order
Make repairs to engines, generators, auxiliary machinery, and other systems on the fleet vessels as needed
Be able to use an electric multi-meter safely to troubleshoot and make repairs
Track, document, and perform necessary routine maintenance on the fleet vessels
Maintain all necessary documentation and other required paperwork (both written & computer) associated with the repairs and maintenance of the fleet vessels
Maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials that are critical for the repairs of fleet vessels and re-order parts as needed
Assist outside vendors as needed to make repairs on the fleet vessels
Assist when needed to make repairs to mainline vessels
Help maintain a pool of support vessels and deliver them to and from mainline vessels as needed
Keep PIC/MMC credentials current and assist as needed with fuel and oil transfers
Develop a working knowledge of the SMS and use it for all repairs and daily activities
Be a leader in safety and environmental stewardship in the ACBL fleet
Must be able to be on-call weekends and nights during assigned weeks of call
Perform all other job duties as assigned
What we are looking for
Requirements
Must meet ACBL physical examination requirements
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain an active TWIC
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
5+ years mechanical maintenance experience and repairs of associated equipment
Must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned location (Employee is responsible for getting themselves to and from work each day)
Even better if you have
Prior towboat troubleshooting and repair experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a variety of vessels and equipment
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Access to cutting-edge tools and technology
Commitment to safety and professional development
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Company travel vehicle assignment
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer
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