Marine Diesel Technician

Marine Diesel Technician | Chuckanut Marine Diesel | Bellingham, WA Year-round marine work, no slow-season layoffs. Winter is our busiest time, when the fishing fleet gets ready for Alaska, and summer belongs to yachts and workboats. You’ll have steady hours in every season. $34–$42 an hour · Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM · Spring Saturday overtime before the fleet heads north Who we are We service marine diesels dockside in Squalicum Harbor and in our own shop. Our customers include gillnetters and seiners that fish Bristol Bay and Southeast Alaska, workboats and tugs, and cruising yachts. We work on Cummins, John Deere, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta and Yanmar engines. Several fishing fleets have moved their work to us, so we’re adding two technicians. What you’ll do Diagnose and repair marine diesels, including laptop diagnostics on electronic engines Handle scheduled maintenance, cooling and fuel systems, and marine gears Align shafts and help with repowers Pull engines for rebuilds in our shop Work with our electrical techs on charging and monitoring systems Talk owners and skippers through what you found What you need 3+ years on marine or heavy diesel engines Hands-on experience with at least some of these: Cummins, John Deere, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, Yanmar Experience with marine gears, shaft alignment, cooling systems and basic hydraulics Comfort working in tight engine rooms and on docks in all seasons A valid Washington driver’s license ABYC certification is a plus Benefits Health insurance through Premera Blue Cross, with 85% of your premium paid by the company Dental and vision insurance 15 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 4% you contribute ABYC Marine Diesel Engines and Marine Systems certifications, plus engine manufacturer training, paid by the company $600 a year toward tools, plus rain gear and float coats provided If you’d rather spend your days in an engine room than in a car bay, send us your application. We’ll walk the docks with you. Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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