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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Also called: Marine Mechanic, Marine Technician, Mechanic, Service Technician

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical
  • computers and electronics

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Persistence

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Analytical or scientific software

  • CDI Electronics M.E.D.S.
  • Rinda Technologies DIACOM Marine

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $48,280

Education

Certificate after high school or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.