Boat Mechanic

Keep all Kirby vessels operational in a safe and cost-effective manner.

• →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.

Good communication skills.

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the marine transportation industry with at least 2 years in maintenance and repair.

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.

Basic five days a week, eight hours a day work schedule with some overtime. Weekend on call rotation in conjunction with port engineer.