Traveling Diesel Technician – Marine Engines & Repairs

magnoliamarine; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health

Life

Long-term Disability

Dental and Vision

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Magnolia Marine Transport in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a Diesel Technician to support maintenance and repairs on boats and barges within the MMT fleet. This hands-on role requires extensive travel to vessels and overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities include keeping the shop clean and safe, in-frame engine rebuilds, changing heads and injectors on Caterpillar/EMD engines, setting timing, rebuilding pumps, and supporting plumbing and barge heater work, plus routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive travel and overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must hold or obtain a valid TWIC card.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take and carry out orders while in training.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical inclination; background preferred.
• General electrical knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keeping shop and shop equipment clean, maintained, and safety requirements met.
• In-frame rebuild of small engines.
• Support change-out of heads, injectors, turbos, aftercoolers, oil cooler thermostats and cylinder kits for Caterpillar and EMD engines.
• Set timing and valves on RH/LH engines.
• Rebuild various stripping and cooling pumps.
• Support plumbing of various systems on vessels.
• Support PTO overhauls.
• Support barge heater maintenance and repair.
• Change out of accessory parts such as water pumps, belts, injection pumps, and starters on small engines.
• General maintenance including changing oil, oil filters, and fuel filters on various equipment.

Skills

Mechanical inclined

General electrical knowledge

Good communication skills

Follow orders during training

Team collaboration

Driver's license

TWIC card

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Magnolia Marine Transport in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a Diesel Technician to support maintenance and repairs on boats and barges within the MMT fleet. This hands-on role requires extensive travel to vessels and overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities include keeping the shop clean and safe, in-frame engine rebuilds, changing heads and injectors on Caterpillar/EMD engines, setting timing, rebuilding pumps, and supporting plumbing and barge heater work, plus routine maintenance.