Mechanic

Company Description: John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is the local leader in dockside, mid-streaming, and offshore fueling along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to Venice, Louisiana and into the Gulf of Mexico.

Position: Mechanic

Reports To: Mechanic Supervisor

Worksite: Gretna, Louisiana.

Work Schedule: 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday; on-call every other week for afterhours and weekend coverage.

Essential Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair engines, gears, pumps, and air and hydraulic systems, including deep well pump units, PTOs, marine engines of all kinds (Detroit, Cummins, John Deere, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Kubota, etc.).
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units.
• Reconditioning equipment.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe work area.
• Other duties that may be requested by Director, Supervisor or Executive Management as needed

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

Physical Requirements: All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a drug screen (a DOT test, and a non-DOT hair test) and a fit-for-duty physical examination.

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year experience as a diesel mechanic in marine environment.
• Must have your own tools necessary to perform essential job duties.
• Driver’s License.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training.
• Specialized training or certification for Caterpillar and Mitsubishi engines.
• Experience in the marine industry with tugs and barges.