Marine Helper

Class Specifications – G.45
Oiler -8392
Wiper – 8393
General Marine Helper – 8394

May, 1976

Series Concept

Oilers, Wipers and General Marine Helpers perform tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of all engineering plant equipment aboard a University research vessel; and perform other related duties as required.

Class Concepts

Oiler

Under supervision, incumbents perform semi-skilled-repairs on all types of marine machinery, or perform skilled work in one phase of repair, such as plumbing, machining or electrical work. Incumbents also oil and maintain machinery; maintain the cleaning station; operate cranes and winches; stand security watches; and may act as Assistant Engineer on a smaller vessel.

Wiper

Under superv1s1on, incumbents perform the less difficult tasks of general care and cleaning of shipboard equipment and facilities; oil and stand watch over engines and related equJpment whi-le under way; and stand security watches.

General Marine Helper

Under supervision, incumbents perform general deck duties such as cleaning, scrubbing the decks, and chipping and painting the hull and other equipment; and assist the Cook in general galley work, food serving, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Oiler

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one year of experience as a crew member on a seagoing vessel, at least six months of which was spent in the engineering department; skilled knowledge in at least one phase of repairs; general knowledge of a mechanic’s hand tools and their uses, internal combustion engines, fuel oil safety precautions, pumps,. air compressors and heating systems; or an equivalent combination of education anq experience; and knowledges and abilities essenti:al to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

License Requirement: Incumbents in these classes shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are required.

Wiper

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one year of experience as a crew member on a seagoing vessel, at least si.x months of which was spent in the engineering department; elementary knowledge of mechanic’s hand tool s and their uses, internal combustion engines, fuel oil safety precautions, pumps, air compressors and heating systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

License Requirement: Incumbents in these classes shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are required.

General Marine Helper

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations; some sea experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

License Requirement: Incumbents in these classes shall have in their possession such valid licenses and/or certificates as are required.