Diesel Technician

Diesel TechnicianMagnolia Marine Transport has an opening at our Vicksburg office for a Diesel Technician to support equipment maintenance/repairs on boats and barges within the Magnolia Marine Transport (MMT) fleet. We are a relationship driven company with competitive pay and benefits.Position Qualifications:Extensive travel and overnight stays requiredMust hold a valid driver's licenseMust hold or be able to obtain a valid TWIC cardGood communication skillsAbility to take and carry out orders while in trainingAbility to maintain a good working relationship with other employeesHigh school graduate or equivalent preferredMust be mechanically inclined preferably with some mechanical backgroundGeneral electrical knowledge is a plusResponsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Keeping shop and shop equipment clean, maintained, and making sure all safety requirements are metIn-frame rebuild of small enginesSupport change-out of heads, injectors, turbos, aftercoolers, oil cooler thermostats and cylinder kits for Caterpillar and EMD enginesSet timing and valves on RH/LH enginesRebuild various stripping and cooling pumpsSupport plumbing of various systems on vesselsSupport PTO overhaulsSupport barge heater maintenance and repairChange out of accessory parts such as water pumps, belts, injection pumps, and starters on small enginesGeneral maintenance including changing oil, oil filters, and fuel filters on various equipmentMagnolia Marine Transport offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Long-term Disability, Dental and Vision, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.MMT is an EEO/AAP Employer. Employment offer is contingent upon pre-employment drug test, and background check.