Outboard Engine Mechanic

UIC Alaska • Kingsland, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks an experienced Outboard Engine Mechanic to join its team in Kingsland, Georgia. The role involves servicing customers’ outboard engines, boats, and trailers, as well as maintaining the appearance of vessels up to 25 feet on the sales lot and meeting with customers to conduct sales of boats, trailers, and engines. Travel between the Kingsland workshop and local customers within 50 miles is required. The primary work location is an indoor, non-air-conditioned shop.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant boat repair experience, and a current certification from Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu, or Yamaha. Employees must provide their own hand tools; special tools and diagnostic equipment will be provided. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver’s license, be able to obtain a U.S. passport, and pass a background check. There are currently no security clearance requirements. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol screening under UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of and experience repairing and maintaining boats, including complete maintenance and overhauls.
• Experience installing or modifying Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and other equipment installed on boats.
• Experience working on fiberglass and aluminum hull boats and outboard propulsion systems.
• Current Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu, or Yamaha Outboard Technician Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
• U.S. citizenship, due to the work location.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts, and to work well with customers.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.
• Ability to work in tight and cramped spaces on small boats.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must comply with applicable pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting fiberglass and aluminum repairs.
• Ability to perform aluminum hull weld repairs in accordance with ANSI/AWS D3.7 standards; desirable but not required.
• Certifications from Mercury or BRP.

Responsibilities

• Install, rig and de-rig, diagnose, repair, and maintain customers’ outboard engines, boats, and trailers.
• Maintain the appearance of vessels up to 25 feet on the sales lot.
• Meet with customers and conduct sales of boats, trailers, and engines.
• Travel between the Kingsland workshop and local customers within 50 miles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED