Job Description
The Oiler is responsible for fueling, lubricating, performing daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs on dredge pumps, engines, and auxiliary plant necessary to the dredge operation.
Essential Job Functions
Checks fluid levels in engines, swing drives, transmissions, final drives, differentials, hydraulic system and cooling systems
Takes fluid samples from engines, swing drives, transmissions, final drives, differentials, hydraulic system and cooling systems
Changes Engine oil and filters, fuel filters, and air filters as necessary.
Check and evaluate all mechanical functions to ensure correct operation.
Check belts and hoses to ensure proper operating condition
Keep equipment cleaned and well maintained
Participate in all repair and maintenance activities
Abide by company and worksite safety policies to achieve a “Safety First” workplace
Requirements
0‐5 years’ experience in basic maintenance and mechanical services
Ability to work 84‐hour work week
Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English
Applicant must provide their own hand tools
Required Certifications or Licenses
TWIC ‐ Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Physical Requirements
Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs & ladders
Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts up to 50 lbs., unassisted
Additional Duties
Additional duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position may be required as necessary.
Benefits
Health insurance (Employee Only Company Paid After One Year of Employment)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Critical Illness Supplemental Insurance
Accident Supplemental Insurance
Life Insurance (Company Paid)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
401(k)
401(k) matching
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mike Hooks, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.