Oiler

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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 position includes maintaining and assisting with the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.

Candidates must meet the stated civil service eligibility condition: they must be serving permanently in the title of Oiler or be reachable on the open competitive list for this title. Appointment requires passing a medical examination and drug screening. Marine Oilers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment. A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be held at appointment and maintained 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 the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or one and one-half years of such experience plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or one year of such experience plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.
• Must be serving permanently in the title of Oiler or be reachable on the open competitive list for the title.
• Must pass a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter as required by U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Must pass a drug screening for appointment and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Must possess a valid TWIC at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Must 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 the operation, maintenance, and repair of 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