Marine Diesel Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Morgan City, LA (Job ID US3543807_BH9758607)

Description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we're here to make it easier for you. We are seeking a Marine Diesel Technician to join a premier diesel engine component manufacturer in Morgan City, LA. This direct-hire opportunity is your chance to work in an exciting and growing industry.

Job Title: Marine Diesel Technician

Compensation and Benefits:

•    Starting Pay: $26.54 - $30.77 per hour
•    Guaranteed 48 hours of overtime weekly, regardless of workload
•    Hiring Bonus: $5,000 after the first 6 weeks

Why You Should Apply:

•    Competitive starting pay and guaranteed overtime, offering financial stability
•    Flexible 14-day on, 7-day off work schedule for an excellent work-life balance
•    Opportunity for advancement, including potential international travel as you gain experience
•    Work with high horsepower and heavy-duty engines in an engaging environment

Responsibilities: As a Marine Diesel Technician, your day will include:

•    Responding to on-call service requests, ensuring timely arrival at the shop within 30-60 minutes
•    Performing repairs on high horsepower and heavy-duty engines, including internal engine repairs and overhauls
•    Conducting sea trials after repairs to ensure engine functionality and reliability
•    Traveling to job sites, initially within 2 hours of the shop along the Gulf Coast, with potential for further travel and even international assignments as you advance

Work Schedule:

•    14 days on, 7 days off, with expected 12-16 hour workdays
•    On-call availability required, with the ability to get to the shop within 30-60 minutes, day or night
•    Travel to job sites by personal vehicle, with ride-sharing to job sites in a service truck

What We're Looking For: This position is a great fit if you have:

•    Experience with high horsepower engines and heavy-duty engine repairs (a must)
•    Skills in troubleshooting, fuel systems, and after-treatment/wet manifold systems
•    A willingness to participate in sea trials after every repair
•    Ability to travel within 2 hours of the shop and participate in further travel as you advance

Additional Requirements:
•    TWIC card and passport are a plus, but not required
•    Sea trials are required after every repair, so candidates must be comfortable with this
•    Experience/Skills required include:

• High horsepower engine repairs (a must)
• Heavy-duty engines
• Internal engine repair and overhaul
• After-treatment/wet manifold systems
• Fuel systems and troubleshooting

Even if this position isn't the perfect fit, you'll be added to our network, opening doors to more opportunities.

Don't miss out on this direct-hire position. Apply today to be a Marine Diesel Technician!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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