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Maintenance Technician Assistant

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$25/hr

Entry level

Job Summary Assist the maintenance technicians in the performance of engineering duties onboard the vessel as directed by the port engineer. Assist the maintenance technicians in the performance of preventive and correct…

Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Sewage Processing, Fueling Operations, Safety Equipment Inspection

Maintenance Technician Assistant

Lake Express - Lake Michigan's high speed ferry

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • On-site

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  • $20/hr–$25/hr
  • Temporary
  • Posted 165d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Assist maintenance technicians and the port engineer with engineering duties, preventive maintenance, and repairs onboard the vessel. Ensure the engine room remains clean and safe while managing sewage, oily water, and fueling processes.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to follow USCG regulations and safety laws while maintaining professional appearance and customer service. Adherence to crew handbook rules, including punctuality and proper uniform, is required.

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Job Summary

Assist the maintenance technicians in the performance of engineering duties onboard the vessel as directed by the port engineer. Assist the maintenance technicians in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance.

Essential Functions – the following are essential functions of the job but are not all-inclusive.

  • Assist in the performance of daily, weekly, monthly or hourly preventative maintenance as directed by port engineer
  • Maintain safe and clean engine rooms and work areas
  • Properly process and pump sewage and oily water, following all regulations
  • Fill fresh water tanks as necessary
  • Assist in fueling the vessel, following all regulations
  • Defer to, and act in support of port engineer in the event of a real or simulated emergency
  • Participate in meetings as required by the vessel superintendent
  • Assist in hands-on repairs and improvement projects as workload and criticality requires
  • Assist maintenance technicians in the inspection of safety equipment to verify the location, condition, and markings are in compliance with USCG requirements; assists USCG in annual inspections of safety equipment; and enforce safety and USCG navigational laws
  • Present professional level of customer service and appearance to all – internal and external
  • Comply with rules and regulations contained in the crew handbook and as directed by supervisor including, but not limited to:
    • Report to work on time and ready for duty;
    • Depart the vessel(s) only when properly relieved;
    • Ensure that the proper uniform is worn and grooming standards are met;
    • Complete required administrative forms clearly and accurately
  • Performs other duties as assigned
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Related keywords

EngineeringPreventative MaintenanceUSCG RequirementsVessel MaintenanceEngine RoomSafety EquipmentFuelingSewage ProcessingMaritime LawPort Engineer

About Lake Express - Lake Michigan's high speed ferry

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Avoid Chicago traffic with the Lake Michigan fast ferry shortcut. Just 2-1/2 hours from Wisconsin to Michigan.

Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
570

Having started service in 2004, Lake Express Ferry transports more than 100,000 pleasure and business travelers across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Muskegon, Michigan each year. Owned and operated in Milwaukee, the high-speed auto ferry is the only one of its kind operating within the continental United States. It is equipped to comfortably transport nearly 250 passengers, 46 vehicles and 12 motorcycles. Conversions may be made to accommodate a total of 114 motorcycles. Powered by four 3,000 hp diesel engines, the 192-foot-long catamaran crosses Lake Michigan in 2 ½ hours – a fraction of the time it would take to drive the 300 miles around.

Offices: 2330 S Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207, US · 1918 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441, US

Ferry and operations and marketing and maritime consulting.
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About Lake Express - Lake Michigan's high speed ferry

LinkedInVisit site

Avoid Chicago traffic with the Lake Michigan fast ferry shortcut. Just 2-1/2 hours from Wisconsin to Michigan.

Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
570

Having started service in 2004, Lake Express Ferry transports more than 100,000 pleasure and business travelers across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Muskegon, Michigan each year. Owned and operated in Milwaukee, the high-speed auto ferry is the only one of its kind operating within the continental United States. It is equipped to comfortably transport nearly 250 passengers, 46 vehicles and 12 motorcycles. Conversions may be made to accommodate a total of 114 motorcycles. Powered by four 3,000 hp diesel engines, the 192-foot-long catamaran crosses Lake Michigan in 2 ½ hours – a fraction of the time it would take to drive the 300 miles around.

Offices: 2330 S Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207, US · 1918 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441, US

Ferry and operations and marketing and maritime consulting.
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