Marine Diesel & Gasoline Mechanic

Primary Responsibilities

• Engine Diagnostics & Repair
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain marine diesel and gasoline engines.
• Perform engine inspections and preventative maintenance services.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, and exhaust system issues.
• Utilize manufacturer diagnostic software and testing equipment.
• Repair or replace engine components
• Perform engine alignments and drive-line inspections.
• Conduct dockside testing and sea trials to diagnose issues and verify repairs.
• Propulsion Systems
• Service and repair:
• Inboard engines
• Stern drives
• Outboard engines
• Shaft systems
• Transmissions
• V-drives
• Pods and propulsion controls
• Diagnose vibration, performance, and drive-line issues.
• Perform propeller and running gear inspections.
• Generator & Auxiliary Systems
• Diagnose and repair marine generators.
• Service fuel systems, filtration systems, and cooling systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical vessel systems.
• Seasonal Service
• Winterization and spring commissioning.
• Engine and generator service.
• Fluid changes and maintenance schedules.
• Vessel inspections and sea trials.
• Documentation
• Complete service reports and work orders accurately.
• Record labor, parts usage, and recommendations.
• Communicate findings and repair options to service advisors and customers.
• Team Support
• Collaborate with service technicians and project managers.
• Absorb and assist with hauling, launching, and vessel movements when required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining marine diesel and gasoline propulsion systems required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of diesel and gasoline marine engines.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with marine electrical systems related to engine operation.
• Experience using diagnostic software and electronic troubleshooting tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Certifications & Knowledge

• ABYC Certification
• Mercury Certification
• Volvo Penta Certification
• Yamaha Certification
• Cummins Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Knowledge of ABYC standards and marine industry best practices preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Cummins
• Caterpillar
• Volvo Penta
• Yanmar
• MAN
• Detroit Diesel
• Mercury Marine
• MerCruiser
• Yamaha
• Suzuki
• Honda Marine
• Kohler Generators
• Northern Lights Generators
• Westerbeke

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and carry 30 lbs and up to 75 lbs.
• Work in confined engine rooms and vessel compartments.
• Climb ladders and access vessels in varying conditions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, stretch, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Required to work in elevated places on ladders, lifts, catwalks and staging inside and outside.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement with 4% match, no vesting schedule
• Long Term Disability
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance up to $20K
• Voluntary Additional Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• 10 Paid holidays – 1 float day/calendar year
• 40 hours paid sick time/calendar year
• Two weeks (80 hours) paid vacation/year, increases incrementally with tenure.