Assistant Mechanic

Summary for Assistant Mechanic

Assistant Mechanic assists Mechanics and the Port Engineer in the maintenance and repair of marine engines, marine machinery, and related equipment. The Assistant Mechanic will perform oil and fuel filter changes, other basic preventative maintenance and will report any observed issues to supervisory staff.

• Assists with major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine diesel engines, outboard motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals.
• Assists with repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Operates hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair.
• Assist the Mechanics/Inventory Specialist with maintaining inventory parts for engines and auxiliary systems on each vessel (i.e., pumps, starters, belts, impellers, filters, gaskets, etc.).
• Assist with required maintenance on prescribed schedule; be available to assist with all maintenance, oil/fuel filter changes on vessels, including greasing, changing zincs and taking oil samples.
• Assist with the maintenance of company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Ride along on an occasional tour to monitor vessel systems while underway by conducting extensive checks of engine and jet room spaces throughout trip.
• Fill in, as needed, aboard vessels as deckhand/engineer and function as an effective member of the crew conducting engine room checks, maintaining passenger safety, and performing customer service.
• Keep the facility neat and well organized.
• Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.

• Must demonstrate analytical skills and aptitude for problem-solving.
• Good manual dexterity, excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Valid, unexpired First Aid/CPR certification.