Marine Mechanic - Towboat Fleet Maintenance (On-Call)

American Commercial Barge Line LLC; Channelview, Houston (TX, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vessel variety

Team environment

Cutting-edge tools

Safety commitment

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Company travel vehicle

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line LLC in Channelview, TX is seeking a skilled Marine Mechanic to maintain and repair the towboat fleet along the Mississippi River system. The role focuses on propulsion and auxiliary machinery, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience, TWIC credential, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work weekends and nights on a

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain an active TWIC.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience and repairs of associated equipment.
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with ACBL safety & environmental policies.
• Maintain all equipment on fleet vessels in proper working order.
• Make repairs to engines, generators, auxiliary machinery, and other systems on the fleet vessels as needed.
• Be able to use an electric multi-meter safely to troubleshoot and make repairs.
• Track, document, and perform necessary routine maintenance on the fleet vessels.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and other required paperwork (both written & computer) associated with the repairs and maintenance of the fleet vessels.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials that are critical for the repairs of fleet vessels and re-order parts as needed.
• Assist outside vendors as needed to make repairs on the fleet vessels.
• Be on-call weekends and nights during assigned weeks of call.
• Develop a working knowledge of the SMS and use for all repairs and daily activities.
• Be a leader in safety and environmental stewardship in the ACBL fleet.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line LLC in Channelview, TX is seeking a skilled Marine Mechanic to maintain and repair the towboat fleet along the Mississippi River system. The role focuses on propulsion and auxiliary machinery, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience, TWIC credential, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work weekends and nights on a