Job Title: Repair Technician Company: American Commercial Barge Line Location: Port Allen, LA Job Type: Full-Time
ACBL is seeking a dedicated Repair Technician to join our team. The role primarily involves ensuring the cleanliness, proper functioning, and structural integrity of ACBLs barges through repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in barge repair and operations within a marine transportation or shipyard environment.
When you join ACBL...
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.
Your Impact
Performs repairs to barges including: • Welding • Fiberglass repair • Steel fitting • Barge rigging
Assists with prepping barge for future loadings, including: • Skid steer operation • Cleaning • Cover handling
Performs evaluations and preventative maintenance to barge equipment.
Performs barge inspections to ensure barge reliability.
What We Are Looking For
You will need to have:
• Two (2) + years of experience in barge repair and operations • Competence in marine transportation or shipyard environment • Knowledge of barging river systems required • Knowledge of USCG, OSHA, MSDS regulations is required • Must be able to obtain a valid state driver's license • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card • High School Diploma or GED • Additional vocational/technical mechanical training is preferred.