Diesel Technician

Ergon Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term Disability

Dental and Vision insurance

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician at our Vicksburg, MS office to maintain and repair equipment on boats and barges. This role requires extensive travel, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a TWIC card. Candidates should have a mechanical background and good communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, health, life insurance, long-term disability, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Extensive travel and overnight stays required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Keep shop and equipment clean and maintained.
• In-frame rebuild of small engines.
• Support change-out of heads, injectors, and other engine parts.
• General maintenance including changing oil and filters.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to carry out orders during training

Mechanical inclination

General electrical knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

MMT Diesel Technician

Location: Vicksburg, MS, USA

Magnolia Marine Transport has an opening at our Vicksburg office for a Diesel Technician to support equipment maintenance/repairs on boats and barges within the Magnolia Marine Transport (MMT) fleet. We are a relationship driven company with competitive pay and benefits.

Position Qualifications

• Extensive travel and overnight stays required
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take and carry out orders while in training
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined preferably with some mechanical background
• General electrical knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Keeping shop and shop equipment clean, maintained, and making sure all safety requirements are met
• In-frame rebuild of small engines
• Support change-out of heads, injectors, turbos, aftercoolers, oil cooler thermostats and cylinder kits for Caterpillar and EMD engines
• Set timing and valves on RH/LH engines
• Rebuild various stripping and cooling pumps
• Support plumbing of various systems on vessels
• Support PTO overhauls
• Support barge heater maintenance and repair
• Change out of accessory parts such as water pumps, belts, injection pumps, and starters on small engines
• General maintenance including changing oil, oil filters, and fuel filters on various equipment

Magnolia Marine Transport offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Long-term Disability, Dental and Vision, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

MMT is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offer is contingent upon pre-employment drug test, and background check.