Vessel Maintenance

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for an entry level Vessel Maintenance Technician.

This person will perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Alaska Marine Lines facilities, barges, and terminals.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:


* Perform inspections and maintenance of vessels including deck repairs, cleaning, dewatering, opening and closing tanks.


* Assist with loading and unloading rail barges as needed and directed.


* Assist with facilities repairs; buildings, roofs, winches, A-frames, ramps and other marine equipment.


* Work with and lead contract labor.


* Clear and inspect tanks for entry and safety documentation.


* Clean, dry, de-scale and de-humidify vessel tanks.


* Perform and document marine facility inspections.


* Inspect and fuel equipment.


* Maintain an awareness of safety and utilize personal protective gear at all times.


* Keep work environment clean, tidy, and organized to aid workers and comply with regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment.

Education and/or Experience: 


* High school diploma or GED preferred.  Minimum 2 years previous experience in vessel and facility maintenance preferred. 



* Working knowledge of air tools, a tape measure, basic hand tools, carpentry, and plumbing.



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*Pay rate is dependent on experience

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Benefits you can look forward to: 

Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family

Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time

Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in additional to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you

Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you

Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)

Discretionary Bonus Program

Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews