Entry Level – Marine Diesel Technician – NYC Ferry Night Shift (5 pm to 1:30 am)

NYC Ferry operated by Hornblower is seeking a Marine Diesel Technician for our operation in Brooklyn, NY.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

This position is designed as an entry level position for work on marine diesel engines. Basic concepts, systems, and maintenance will be learned through on-the-job training with other experienced technicians. The Diesel Technician is responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the diesel main engines and generators onboard fleet vessels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accept tasks from the Port Engineer and shift supervisors.
• Successfully and safely perform basic maintenance on all systems onboard the vessels.
• Ensure all aspects of safety during task execution.
• Ensure all shift paperwork is correctly completed and submitted.
• Important vessel information is communicated to other supervisors and the chain of command.
• Use of approved Hazmat required for Paints, Solvents & Cleaning Agents.
• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property.
• Assist technicians with basic maintenance tasks on the vessels.
• Seek the highest levels of quality and professionalism.
• Work to achieve the highest levels of performance and productivity.
• Assist the Port Engineer in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist the Port Engineer in ensuring vessel is always in an inspection-ready condition.
• Assist with filling water, bunkering fuel, connecting, and disconnecting shore power as directed.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with the passengers, guests, and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Marine mechanical and electrical experience are highly desired.
• Proven track record running a maintenance shift is highly desired.
• Proven track record of working successfully in a team environment.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.

About Us:

Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.

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