Senior Ferry Maintenance Technician | Coast Guard Readiness

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled marine maintenance technician to service ferries and docking facilities, ensuring readiness for semi-annual and annual US Coast Guard inspections.

You will document work, manage work orders in a computer system, and prepare parts requests while performing repairs to propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems. Strong recordkeeping and blueprint-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on marine equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate large and small equipment, motor vehicles, and tools.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read, comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges, testing devices and blueprints.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of marine mechanical equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation.
• Generate, complete, and close-out work orders in computer system.
• Perform time and leave entry.
• Prepare parts requests.
• Inspect ferries and docking facilities during Coast Guard safety inspections.

Skills

Blueprints

Diagnostics equipment

Computers & software

Manual labor

Marine equipment knowledge

Reading gauges & manuals

Education

Maintenance training/education

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled marine maintenance technician to service ferries and docking facilities, ensuring readiness for semi-annual and annual US Coast Guard inspections.

You will document work, manage work orders in a computer system, and prepare parts requests while performing repairs to propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems. Strong recordkeeping and blueprint-reading skills are essential.