Service Technician

SkipperBud's•Antioch, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine/Service Technician is responsible for the repair and overhaul of boats, machinery and trailers. Key tasks include examining boats and discussing damage or malfunction with service advisors or customers, performing diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators. The role involves extensive mechanical repair work such as removing engines, transoms or outdrives, disassembling units to inspect parts for wear, overhauling or replacing carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, electrical and fuel systems. Technicians will also rebuild parts like engine cylinder blocks, rewire ignition systems, lights and instrument panels, replace and adjust taillights, and install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. Other duties include operating hydraulic jacks or hoists as needed, advising customers and/or insurance adjusters on necessary repairs, completing repair work within established timeframes using service schedulers and SSOs, ensuring all warranty work is completed according to manufacturer’s and company guidelines, safely operating company and customer vessels during diagnostic water testing operations, and maintaining tools in good condition.

Responsibilities

Examine boat and discuss the nature and extent of damage or malfunction with the service advisor or customer.
Perform diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators.
Perform mechanical repair work such as: remove engine, transom or outdrive; disassemble unit and inspect parts for wear; overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, electrical and fuel systems; rebuild parts such as engine cylinder blocks; rewire ignition system, lights and instrument panel; replace and adjust taillights; install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Operate a hydraulic jack or hoist as needed.
Advise customers and/or insurance adjusters as to necessary repairs.
Complete repair work utilizing service scheduler and SSO’s within the established timeframe.
Ensure all warranty work is completed according to manufacture’s and company guidelines.
Safely operate company and customer vessels during diagnostic water testing operations.
Maintain tools in good condition and according to guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.