Towboat Mechanic

They are responsible for ensuring that the vessels function properly and efficiently. Some duties are but not limited to the following:

• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools

• Travel required as needed

• Preventative maintenance checks 

• Some welding

• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system

• Use different types of tools or equipment, like power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, like oscilloscopes, ammeters, or check lamps

• Work from ladders to maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures

• Diagnose faulty systems, apparat
us, or parts, using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to spot hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair, and to confirm compliance with codes

• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes

• Construct and fabricate elements, using hand tools and specifications

• Direct or train other employees to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures

• Must obtain TWIC card

• Successfully pass pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug and alcohol testing.

• Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Also, using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things are physical requirements.