Marine Diesel Mechanic Lead — On-Call & Overtime

The Cooper Group; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Blakeley BoatWorks is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot marine diesel engines and related systems on our tugboat fleet. The role requires a proactive problem-solver with a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

The candidate should be experienced with EMD, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Cummins engines, and capable of leadership during major service tasks. On-call and weekend work are required to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working on diesel engines in a marine environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot engine problems and perform repairs timely.
• Willing to lead a small team and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot diesel engines and related systems on tugboats.
• Perform major engine maintenance and in-frame overhauls as required.
• Rigging and lifting engines for service work; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Marine diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Blakeley BoatWorks is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot marine diesel engines and related systems on our tugboat fleet. The role requires a proactive problem-solver with a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

The candidate should be experienced with EMD, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Cummins engines, and capable of leadership during major service tasks. On-call and weekend work are required to meet customer needs.