Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

BBENEFITS, LLC; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

BBENEFITS, LLC in Port Arthur, Texas, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant responsible for machinery and equipment repair related to the company’s line handling boats and dock facilities. The role includes troubleshooting diesel engines, maintaining the shop, and managing supplies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid TWIC, and relevant experience. Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds and working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR two years related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Valid TWIC and Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Manager in Cummins Diesel repairs to boats.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on Cummins 6BT, QSB engines.
• Maintain shop and grounds, including purchasing supplies.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules

Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Common-sense understanding to carry out instructions

Valid TWIC and Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience or training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Role Objectives:

Responsible for assisting in the repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment associated with the company’s line handling boats and dock facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting Maintenance Manager in Cummins Diesel repairs to boats.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on Cummins 6BT, QSB engines.
• Performing Replacing Lines and equipment in boats.
• Refueling boats when required.
• Assisting maintenance mechanic on major boat repairs when required.
• Maintaining the shop and surrounding grounds in good order including building maintenance.
• Purchasing supplies under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Picking up parts and supplies from vendors when necessary.
• Assisting in hurricane procedures when required.
• Assisting customers in developing and improving their Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Participating in after-hours callouts or emergency callouts.
• Able use company truck to pull boats on trailers.
• Launch and retrieve boats from boat ramps.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid TWIC and Driver’s License.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; OR two years related experience or training.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the assistant is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear, swim. It is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance. The assistant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. These tasks are performed day or night and in all types of weather conditions. Work on/near deep water and electricity.