What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boat Mechanic position at Kirby Corporation and Careers?
Overview:
Keep all Kirby vessels operational in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance on vessels.
- Regularly inspect all vessel operating equipment and perform preventative maintenance as well as repair on equipment.
- Drive Company vehicle to vessel location and review open vessel work order listing and complete open identified items as necessary.
- Communicate any problems or remaining open items back to Planner as necessary.
- Complete inspection and work order reports in order to document findings and completed repairs.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of vessel operating systems and ability to perform preventative maintenance as well as minor repairs to these systems.
- Ability to use and operate normal hand tools as well as certain special repair tools.
- Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
Competencies:
Good communication skills.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the marine transportation industry with at least 2 years in maintenance and repair.
Physical Activities & Requirements: Standard Office Criteria
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders; bend, crawl, and maneuver around tight spaces.
Working Conditions: Standard Office Criteria
Basic five days a week, eight hours a day work schedule with some overtime. Weekend on call rotation in conjunction with port engineer.