Ballard Marine Construction is hiring: Mechanic in Richmond

Overview

Ballard Marine Construction – Mechanic

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Job Summary: The Mechanic will be responsible for lubricating machinery, performing preventive maintenance on all equipment and tools, and ensuring all potential safety issues are brought to the attention of supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lubricates moving parts of heavy equipment throughout the facility.
• Changes oil in machine reservoirs; cleans and replaces oil filters.
• Ensures that automatic lubrication equipment operates correctly, replacing empty drums or malfunctioning lines.
• Fills automatic dispensers, oil cans, and oil cups.
• Identifies machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance through provided work orders and specifications.
• Identifies when and what type of preventive maintenance is required for heavy equipment; performs the maintenance, reporting any need for additional maintenance or repairs to supervisor.
• Completes logs, reports, or other documentation related to the installation, replacement, modification, or changing of machine parts and attachments.
• Removes superfluous oil and grease from machinery, tools, and floor.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in the Heavy Equipment Maintenance industry or an educational degree in Diesel-related technical courses is preferred.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools being used.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and non-mobile/or light duty vehicles preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of and experience in lubrication procedures for all types of heavy and light equipment common to heavy construction and oilfield service industries.
• Ability to maintain preventative maintenance records.
• Ability to work closely with mechanics.
• Ability to give and receive oral safety warnings, instructions, and task assignments.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand job descriptions, safety/technical manuals, and safety/warning signs.
• Ability and willingness to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Ballard offers a strong benefit package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. When you become eligible, benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, and more!

Physical Demands / Working Environment

Prolonged periods standing, crouching, bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling in order to perform job. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $25-$35/hour. Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.