Outboard Engine Mechanic
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · Kingsland, GA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Bowhead seeks an experienced Outboard Engine Mechanic to join our team in Kingsland, Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Installing, rigging/de-rigging, diagnosing and conducting repairs on customers outboard engines, boats and trailers.
- Maintaining the appearance of vessels up to 25' that are on the sales lot.
- Meeting with customers and conducting sales of boats, trailers and engines.
- Traveling between the workshop in Kingsland, Georgia and local customers (up to 50 Miles).
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of and experience with repairing, maintaining and conducting complete maintenance and overhauls of Boats.
- Experience in installing or modifying Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and other equipment installed on boats.
- Experience must include work completed on fiberglass and aluminum hull boats as well as outboard propulsion systems.
- Current Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu or Yamaha Outboard Technician Certification.
- Experience conducting fiberglass and aluminum repairs is a plus.
- Capability to conduct aluminum hull weld repairs in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Welding Society standard - ANSI/AWS D3.7. is desirable but not required.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a US Passport.
- Able to lift up to 55 pounds and work in tight and cramped spaces on small boats.
- Primary work is inside a non-air conditioned shop.
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Skills
- Ability to work well with Customers.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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Clearance Requirements
- No Security Clearance required at this time.
- Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check.
- Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.