What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boat Mechanic position at Kirby Inland Marine LP?
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. Qualifications
- 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.
