Mechanic Helper (SoCal) - Oakland, CA

Entry-level position responsible for performing shore-side repairs of vessels, equipment and facilities. The primary focus is that of effective time management, applying and maintaining safe work practices, management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, proper utilization of resources, and strategic planning that lends itself to minimum down-time of organization equipment.

Essential Functions:

Vessel Maintenance and Repair

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to vessels and equipment.
• Assists in diagnostic evaluations of machinery.
• Performs repairs on barge equipment.
• Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Scheduling, Delegating Tasks, Overseeing of Yard

• Assigns tasks to other maintenance personnel.
• Assumes lead role in some project's logistics.

Shoreside Equipment and Facilities Maintenance and Repair

• Maintains yard and shop equipment in accordance with company and applicable regulatory agencies standards.
• Maintains "safe workplace" standards up to and including reporting and correcting deficiencies.

Environmental Preservation

• Ensures proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of all environmentally sensitive materials.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to repair and operate a wide range of machinery including engines, winches, motors, and transmissions.
• Knowledge of operational theory of high-speed marine and industrial engines, both two and four cycle.
• Basic diagnostic and repair abilities with regard to marine subsystems such as pneumatic control systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and fuel systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in verbal and written form.
• Thorough understanding of equipment operation manuals, drawings, charts, graphs and blueprints.

Minimum Qualifications: This position generally requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of mechanical experience.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. The Company is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.