Motorboat Mechanics & Service Technicians
Also called:
Marine Technician, Marine Mechanic, Mechanic, Boat Mechanic
see titles from the Navy.
Outboard Engine Mechanic; Special Warfare Boat Operator
What they do:
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
On the job, you would:
- Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
- Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
- Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Business
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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
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
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
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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some college or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$35,530
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Navy:
Outboard Engine Mechanic; Special Warfare Boat Operator
