Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1-2-3

State of Louisiana•Lake Charles, LA

34d•$17

About The Position

TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA. The Port of Lake Charles is seeking candidates for the position of Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2 or 3. This a full-time state Civil Service position which includes excellent benefits. Entry level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining hiring level and salary. The selected candidates will perform basic to advanced level duties in the repair and maintenance of the railroad, heavy mobile equipment, cranes, vehicles, electrical systems, mechanical maintenance and facilities & grounds. No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: Typical duties for a railroad consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Inspecting railroad tracks; Repair and set railroad switches; Clean, lubricate, and adjust railroad switches; Replace railroad crossties; Raise, tamp, and align railroad tracks; Operate equipment in the performance of track maintenance and grass cutting; Make minor repairs to equipment. Typical duties for a heavy equipment mechanic consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Repair and maintenance of the Port's heavy mobile equipment and fleet vehicles, including electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems, tire replacement, cutting and welding, and mower and weed eater maintenance. Typical duties for electrical maintenance consist of but are not limited to the following: Diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment using test equipment and hand tools; Identify hazards, defects and needed repairs to electrical systems, equipment and components; Install, repair and maintain motors, transformers, motor starters, lights, circuits and wiring in compliance with electrical codes and standards; Perform basic mechanical repairs outside of the electrical trade and read blue prints and ladder logic. Typical duties for mechanical maintenance consist of but are not limited to the following: Operate equipment, tools and machinery as part of daily routine activities; Perform routine preventative maintenance; Provide maintenance needs on shift work, call outs and weekends; Perform maintenance on bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes; Perform shaft and drive component alignment; Read blueprints and perform layout and fabrication; Welding; Perform visual inspections; Diagnose equipment problems; Read and understanding repair manuals. Typical duties facilities and grounds consist of but are not limited to the following: Operate equipment, tools and machinery as part of daily routine activities; Perform routine duties in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds and appliances; Operate tractors; Cut grass; Trim; Weed; Spray herbicide at all Port grounds; Performs tasks, such as shoveling, carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, railroad work and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds. A valid driver's license, good driving record, valid TWIC, or ability to obtain TWIC are required. Other preferred qualifications include the possession of ASE Certification, CDL, and experience with diesel engine equipment. Performance of duties for this position requires manual physical labor such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting 30 pounds or more, working outdoors in all types of weather, and working around the waterfront.

Requirements

valid driver's license
good driving record
valid TWIC, or ability to obtain TWIC

Nice To Haves

ASE Certification
CDL
experience with diesel engine equipment

Responsibilities

Inspecting railroad tracks
Repair and set railroad switches
Clean, lubricate, and adjust railroad switches
Replace railroad crossties
Raise, tamp, and align railroad tracks
Operate equipment in the performance of track maintenance and grass cutting
Make minor repairs to equipment
Repair and maintenance of the Port's heavy mobile equipment and fleet vehicles, including electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems, tire replacement, cutting and welding, and mower and weed eater maintenance
Diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment using test equipment and hand tools
Identify hazards, defects and needed repairs to electrical systems, equipment and components
Install, repair and maintain motors, transformers, motor starters, lights, circuits and wiring in compliance with electrical codes and standards
Perform basic mechanical repairs outside of the electrical trade and read blue prints and ladder logic
Operate equipment, tools and machinery as part of daily routine activities
Perform routine preventative maintenance
Provide maintenance needs on shift work, call outs and weekends
Perform maintenance on bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes
Perform shaft and drive component alignment
Read blueprints and perform layout and fabrication
Welding
Perform visual inspections
Diagnose equipment problems
Read and understanding repair manuals
Perform routine duties in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds and appliances
Operate tractors
Cut grass
Trim
Weed
Spray herbicide at all Port grounds
Performs tasks, such as shoveling, carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, railroad work and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds