Marine Mechanic III: Diesel Engines & Marine Systems

Allen Marine Tours; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Marine Tours seeks a Marine Mechanic III to assist the team and Port Engineer in maintaining and repairing marine engines, machinery, and related equipment aboard vessels. You will change oil and fuel filters, perform basic preventative maintenance, and report issues to supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with involvement in engine overhauls, hydraulic systems, and routine checks during tours to help deliver high-quality Alaska experiences.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate analytical skills and aptitude for problem-solving.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Valid, unexpired First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine diesel engines, outboard motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals.
• Assist with repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Operates hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair.
• Assist the Mechanics/Inventory Specialist with maintaining inventory parts for engines and auxiliary systems on each vessel (i.e., pumps, starters, belts, impellers, filters, gaskets, etc.).
• Assist with required maintenance on prescribed schedule; be available to assist with all maintenance, oil/fuel filter changes on vessels, including greasing, changing zincs and taking oil samples.
• Assist with the maintenance of company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Ride along on an occasional tour to monitor vessel systems while underway by conducting checks of engine and jet room spaces throughout trip.
• Fill in, as needed, aboard vessels as deckhand/engineer and function as an effective member of the crew conducting engine room checks, maintaining passenger safety, and performing customer service.
• Keep the facility neat and well organized.
• Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hand/power tools

First Aid/CPR

Welding/fabrication

US driver’s license

Job description

Allen Marine Tours seeks a Marine Mechanic III to assist the team and Port Engineer in maintaining and repairing marine engines, machinery, and related equipment aboard vessels. You will change oil and fuel filters, perform basic preventative maintenance, and report issues to supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with involvement in engine overhauls, hydraulic systems, and routine checks during tours to help deliver high-quality Alaska experiences.