Watercraft Mechanic

State of Virginia•Hampton, VA

44d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This position is accountable for specialized maintenance and major repair in all phases of marine systems. Its position is responsible for the day-to-day marine motor and vessel up-keep and repair. The responsibilities include performing duties in a full-service repair facility and off site, when needed. Responsibilities also include removing and installing new and replacement outboard motors, performing overhaul of outboard power heads, and gear cases, diagnosing, repairing and/or installing all marine equipment, mechanical and electronic fuel injection systems. This position may perform structural and cosmetic repairs to fiberglass hulls using fiberglass gelcoats and resin and may remove and re-fabricate failed structural components in hulls, decks, and superstructures. It may make recommendations for removal of marine equipment from service, and replacement with new units. This position is also responsible for maintaining maintenance records and assists with development of maintenance programs. This position will be required to work if there is an emergency call-out.

Requirements

Must have thorough knowledge of marine mechanical, structural, electrical systems as well as electronics and emergency equipment.
Must have a background in outboard and outboard diagnostics and experience in installation and repair of marine related equipment.
Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent and have marine motor training.
Must have or be willing to obtain a certificate of certification from Mercury Marine Training facility.
Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License with that reflects a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and major repair in all phases of marine systems
Day-to-day marine motor and vessel up-keep and repair
Performing duties in a full-service repair facility and off site, when needed
Removing and installing new and replacement outboard motors
Performing overhaul of outboard power heads, and gear cases
Diagnosing, repairing and/or installing all marine equipment, mechanical and electronic fuel injection systems
Performing structural and cosmetic repairs to fiberglass hulls using fiberglass gelcoats and resin
Removing and re-fabricate failed structural components in hulls, decks, and superstructures
Making recommendations for removal of marine equipment from service, and replacement with new units
Maintaining maintenance records and assists with development of maintenance programs
Required to work if there is an emergency call-out