Apprentice, Marine Field Service

Kirby Corporation • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Marine Field Service Diesel Mechanic. This position is responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs on the customer’s vessel, at dock or sea on customer's equipment including engines, engine components, electronics and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Mechanical Field Service Technicians and Group Leaders.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and no prior experience necessary.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Clean driving record and valid Driver’s License required.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Field Service Technicians.
• Work with more senior level Field Service Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Field Service Technicians.
• Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior level Field Service Technicians on larger jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees