Illinois Careers
Hartford, Illinois
Apprentice Mechanic
Looking to build a career as a mechanic with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals led by supervisors who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
National Maintenance & Repair in Hartford, Illinois is actively hiring apprentice mechanics for our shipyard located alongside the historic Mississippi River. If you’re a hands-on person who likes working with engines, tools, and big equipment, this is your chance to start a solid career where you’ll learn real skills that pay off for life.
As an apprentice mechanic with our team, you’ll get on-the-job training repairing the towboats, barges, and diesel engines that keep America moving! You’ll be surrounded by dedicated, experienced coworkers who love what they do and are always ready to show you the ropes, plus leaders who treat you like family in a place that’s been going strong for over 100 years.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off. Multiple shifts are available, with frequent opportunities for overtime, and you’ll be able to end every day with the satisfying feeling of a job well done.
If you’re ready to work hard, learn, and be supported every step of the way, please apply today!


Apprentice and Qualified Welders
Looking to start or further your career in the welding industry with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals led by supervisors who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
National Maintenance & Repair in Hartford, Illinois is actively hiring welders for our shipyard located alongside the historic Mississippi River. Whether you’re a new welder looking to learn or an experienced pro ready for bigger challenges, you’ll find what you’re looking for at NMR.
Each day you’ll sharpen your welding skills repairing powerful towboats and barges while working alongside supportive teammates who know the trade.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off. Multiple shifts are available, with frequent opportunities for overtime, and you’ll be able to end every day with the satisfying feeling of a job well done.
If you’re ready to play a vital role in keeping America moving and join a respected company with over 100 years of excellence in the river industry, apply today!


Marine Electrician
Looking to further your career as an electrician with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals led by supervisors who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
National Maintenance & Repair in Hartford, Illinois is actively hiring electricians for our shipyard located alongside the historic Mississippi River. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional marine maintenance and repair services, and we are looking for professionals who share our commitment to quality and take genuine pride in a job well done.
The ideal candidate brings strong work ethic, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive environment where teamwork and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off.
If you are a reliable, hardworking electrician who enjoys being part of a great team, please apply today!


EMD Engine Mechanic
Looking to further your career as a mechanic with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals led by supervisors who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
National Maintenance & Repair in Hartford, Illinois is actively hiring EMD Engine Mechanics for our shipyard located alongside the historic Mississippi River. If you’re an experienced mechanic who knows your way around big diesel engines and loves getting your hands dirty on powerful equipment, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a rewarding full-time role.
As an EMD Engine Mechanic with our team you’ll do everything from repairs and rebuilds to full dyno testing on EMD engines for the towboats and locomotives that keep America moving. You’ll work alongside skilled coworkers who take pride in their craft and receive direction from wonderful leadership that truly cares about growth, safety, and success.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off.
If you are a reliable, hardworking mechanic who enjoys being part of a great team, please apply today!


Block Welder
Looking to further your career in the welding industry with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals led by supervisors who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
If you’re a skilled welder who takes pride in strong, precise work and enjoys tackling tough jobs on big engines, this is your chance to build a solid career doing important work that keeps American moving.
As a Block Welder with our team you’ll be working in our full-service shipyard and diesel engine shop, welding and repairing locomotive and marine engine blocks for towboats and more in a busy, hands-on environment.
You’ll work side by side with dedicated, experienced coworkers who know their craft and are always willing to help. Our supervisors are truly great leaders that genuinely care about your safety, growth, and success in a company that’s been strong for over 100 years.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off. Multiple shifts are available, with frequent opportunities for overtime, and you’ll be able to end every day with the satisfying feeling of a job well done.
If you’ve got welding experience and want rewarding work with people you can count on every day, please apply today!


Engine Supervisor
Looking for a leadership role in diesel mechanics with a team that works hard and supports one another? Want to join a group of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about your success? If you said YES, then you’ve just found your new home!
If you’re a strong leader with solid diesel engine experience and a knack for guiding a team through challenging work, this is your opportunity to step up and make a real difference in a rewarding full-time role.
As an Engine Supervisor with our team, you’ll lead the crew in our certified Diesel Engine shop, overseeing repairs, rebuilds, and testing on powerful EMD engines for the towboats and locomotives that keep America moving.
This is your opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated, skilled mechanics who take pride in their craft and support one another every day. In this dayshift position, you’ll be providing the kind of steady, caring leadership that helps everyone grow and succeed in a company that’s been trusted for over 100 years.
We offer steady, year-round work with pay that grows with your experience. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off.
If you’ve got the mechanical knowledge and the heart of a leader who wants to build something great with people you can count on, please apply today!


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