General Diesel Mechanic II

Havasu Landing Resort and Casino; Resort (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Havasu Landing Resort and Casino in the United States is seeking a General Diesel Mechanic II to maintain boats, vehicles, and resort equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose engine problems, and repair diesel systems to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires two years of marine diesel experience, ability to work in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time on-site position with a focus on guest-facing service and reliable equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• Must have education or training in engineering, mechanical or electrical, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years’ marine diesel maintenance experience.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate in a full 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on boats, vehicles, and machinery.
• Repair gasoline or diesel engines and related components.
• Remove and reinstall pumps, generators, and engine accessories.
• Diagnose malfunctions using test devices and engine analyzers.
• Provide customer service to guests and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Marine diesel maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Engine diagnostics

Electrical repair

Education

Engineering or mechanical/electrical training

Tools

Engine analyzers

Electrical testers

Job description

Position Title: General Diesel Mechanic II

Department: Ferry Operations

Report To: Lead Mechanic

Salary: $35.00 / hour

Position Summary: Provide a full range of maintenance and mechanical repair services for boats, machinery, and resort vehicles. The Havasu Landing Mechanic II conducts general maintenance and repairs to ensure proper upkeep of all vehicles and boats, equipment, and various utility systems such as small engines – water pumps, concrete mixers, landscaping motor tools, generators, diesel and gasoline fuel. The mechanic always provides excellent customer service to prospective and current guests and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The General Diesel Mechanic II is responsible, with the Lead Mechanic, for general preventive maintenance on the company’s boats, vehicles, and machinery equipment.
• Perform general preventive maintenance checks, taking necessary action to ensure daily operations of the vessels, pre-operation inspections and oil changes.
• Knowledge and ability to repair gasoline or diesel‑powered engines.
• Remove pumps, generators, and other engine accessories using hand tools.
• Remove covers of gear and clutch units or remove entire assemblies as instructed in small vehicles and machinery.
• Wash and clean disassembled parts.
• Repair electrical automotive equipment such as installing batteries, terminals, lights, starters, modules, and alternators; install new equipment, electric panels, and new wiring circuits.
• Request to order all relevant spare parts to ensure adequate stock and be responsible for the orderly storage and recording of all those parts.
• Use test devices, engine analyzers, gauges (of various types), and other equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests to locate malfunctioning systems.
• Assist in the swapping out of engines, reassembly of repaired engines, and assist with testing of motors.
• Be available when called for emergency work; if one of the passenger ferry boats requires repair, the minimum time paid to attend a call will be 3 hours.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older and have a current driver’s license.
• Education and/or training in engineering, mechanical or electrical or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must have intermediate computer skills.
• Must have relevant mechanical and parts experience in this or a related field.
• Specialize in marine diesel maintenance, minimum two years’ experience.
• Work involves reaching and stretching in small, confined spaces.
• Cannot be claustrophobic; must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and grasping.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required.
• Must be able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to withstand dust, pollen, and gas fumes on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work safely around moving mechanical parts.
• Must have the ability to work outside in extreme heat and/or cold temperatures for a full 8-hour day.

This is a full‑time position.

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