CAREER

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$46,730

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+8.3% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Do

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Other Job Titles Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians May Have

Marine Mechanic, Marine Technician, Mechanic, Service Technician

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
  • Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
  • Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
  • Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
  • Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.

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