Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

What they do

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

Also Called: Boat Mechanic, Boat Motor Mechanic, Boat Rigger, Marine Mechanic, Marine Propulsion Technician, Marine Technician, Mechanic, Outboard Motor Mechanic, Outboard Technician, Service Technician, Boat Mechanic, Boat Motor Mechanic, Boat Rigger, Marine Mechanic, Marine Propulsion Technician, Marine Technician, Mechanic, Outboard Motor Mechanic, Outboard Technician, Service Technician

CA Employment Data

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$47,190
Starting Salary (2025)
$62,330
Median Salary (2025)
6.0%
Projected Job Growth
1,230
CA Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Initiative
Independence
Integrity
Persistence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Common Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Post-secondary certificate 54%
  • High school diploma 24%
  • Some college 12%
  • Less than high school 7%
  • Associate's degree 5%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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