Master Mechanic - Marine Construction Fleet

Job Description

Job Description

BIDCO Marine Group – Buffalo, NY | Home Every Night + Occasional Regional Travel

Since 1993, BIDCO Marine Group (Buffalo Industrial Diving Company) has been a leading inland and offshore marine and underwater construction contractor on the Great Lakes and across the Northeast. With a multi-year backlog and an expanding fleet of tugs, barges, cranes, and dive-support equipment, we require the immediate addition of a Master Mechanic to our excellent team of career employees based at our modern waterfront headquarters in Buffalo (Old First Ward), NY.

What You’ll Work On

• Tugboats, push-boats, & crew boats (Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel)
• Flexifloat sectional barge equipment
• Cranes (American/Terex, Link-Belt, Manitowoc, Grove)
• Heavy equipment (Cat, Deere, Sany / excavators, loaders, skid steers)
• Marine hydraulics, winches, pumps, dive compressors, hot-water systems
• Trucks, trailers, pickups, and vast support fleet of small equipment
• Shop fabrication, welding, and custom modifications

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot diesel, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Weld and fabricate (stick, MIG, TIG) to marine standards
• Maintain parts inventory and detailed service records
• Lead winter refits and new equipment builds
• Occasional short-trip field service (per diem + OT paid)

What You Bring

• 10+ years heavy equipment / diesel mechanic experience (marine background not required but major plus)
• Master-level diagnostic and repair skills on diesel engines and hydraulics
• Strong welding and fabrication abilities (required)
• Crane Operator experience a major plus
• Your own professional tools (we supply everything else)
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background/drug screen (TWIC helpful)
• Self-motivated, reliable, and ready to run the shop like it’s your own

What We Offer

• $85,000 – $115,000+ base salary (experience-driven)
• Regular overtime + emergency call-out pay
• Top-tier medical + Company 401(k) match
• Company truck + fuel card
• Fully equipped shop with diagnostic tools, welders, lifts, etc.
• Uniforms + annual boot allowance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Year-round steady work – winters are indoor refits
• Work with a tight-knit, respected crew that values great mechanics

This is a true career shop position with responsibility and BIDCO has zero mechanic layoffs in 32 years. Most days you’re home on time for dinner; occasional overtime if you want it and field trips for maintenance and emergency repairs keep it interesting.

BIDCO Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and former merchant mariners are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ready to keep the "Beast of the East" running strong? Send your resume and work history to mjudd@bidcomarine.com or apply directly on ZipRecruiter.

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