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About the Role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the safe, reliable, and operational condition of company vessels in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and company standards. Every member of our engineering department plays a critical role in ensuring our vessels are ready to safely serve thousands of passengers every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, reduction gears, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, sanitary, propulsion, steering, and auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, identify root causes, and perform safe, effective, and lasting repairs.
• Plan maintenance projects, order materials and replacement parts, and coordinate repairs to minimize vessel downtime.
• Complete vessel condition surveys, inspections, maintenance records, and work documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas aboard vessels, within company facilities, and in maintenance shops.
• Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, captains, operations personnel, vendors, and management to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency.
• Respond to scheduled and emergency maintenance needs as required to support fleet operations.
• Promote and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a marine engineer within the small passenger vessel industry or equivalent field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining diesel engines, marine electrical systems, hydraulics, pumps, propulsion equipment, and auxiliary machinery is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record for the past five (5) years.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain one.

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Critical-thinking
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Vallejo
• Alameda
• San Francisco

Work Type

• Full-time
• Union position

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $44.52 - $59.68 per hour

About the Company

• Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years.
• The company provides regular ferry service across the bay through its contract with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA).
• Blue & Gold Fleet operates a fleet of 25 vessels.
• Our engineering team maintains one of the largest and most diverse passenger ferry fleets on the Bay.
• We are committed to operating safe, reliable vessels through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
• PIER 39 will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.