Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Hourly)

Job Responsibilities

This employee will work within SCDNR's Vessel Operations Section at the Marine Resources Division (MRD). Job Duties Include:

• Operating main engines, generators, various pumps and motors, A/C units and hydraulic systems while underway.
• Performing preventative maintenance on main diesel and generator engines, generator, hydraulics, electronics, deck gear, rigging and all State-issued equipment.
• Operating cranes, winches and all heavy deck gear.
• Instructing scientific party in the safe operation of winches.
• Requisitioning and maintaining proper spare parts and filter inventory for engineering department on board.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that would enable the incumbent to satisfactorily perform the job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Sea-going experience and a good command of commercial fishing and scientific collecting gear. A good, working knowledge of diesel engine operation and shipboard operations, as well as electric generators, hydraulic systems, electric motors and pumps.