Oiler

City of New York • New York, NY

23d

About The Position

Assigned to the Dockbuilding Unit and reporting to the Supervisor Dockbuilder, the Oiler works under direct supervision to lubricate power plant, pumping, and/or construction equipment and perform related work. The role includes lubricating and cleaning operating equipment, assisting with its operation, maintenance, and repair, reading meters and gauges, keeping logs, operating lubricant filtering and purifying equipment, and maintaining lubricant inventory. The employee may operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties.

Marine Oiler candidates must undergo a medical examination before appointment and thereafter as required by U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and must pass a drug screening for appointment. Marine Oilers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment. Candidates must have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration at appointment and maintain it throughout employment. A New York State Class B Commercial Driver License is required within 90 days of appointment.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or one and one-half years of that experience plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or one year of that experience plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.
• Pass a medical examination before appointment and thereafter pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Pass a drug screening to be appointed; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Obtain a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors, and other operating equipment.
• Assist in operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Read meters, gauges, and other operating equipment.
• Keep logs.
• Operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment.
• Maintain lubricant inventory.
• May operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed