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Marine diesel mechanic job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Example marine diesel mechanic requirements on a job description

Marine diesel mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in marine diesel mechanic job postings.
Sample marine diesel mechanic requirements
  • Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines
  • Knowledge of marine electrical systems and hydraulics
  • Experience with engine rebuilding and overhauling
  • Proficient in welding and fabrication
  • Physical ability to work in confined spaces and lift heavy objects
Sample required marine diesel mechanic soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when needed

Marine diesel mechanic job description example 1

W.W.Williams marine diesel mechanic job description

  • Marine mechanics may work outdoors at docks or marinas, as well as in all weather conditions, when making repairs aboard boats.
  • They may work in cramped or awkward positions to reach a boat's engine. Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs.
  • Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
  • Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 160 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

  • Will work remotely with rare trips to dispatching office. Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.
  • Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.
  • Can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient use of Caterpillar ET and SIS (Not required but preferred)

Field Activity:

  • Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle as well as be prequalified to operate under W.W.Williams Fleet Policy Standards.
  • The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extended periods in order to reach customer's locations.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information.
  • Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner.

Competitive wages and benefits. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vets/Disabled, DFWP.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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