What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yamaha outboard technician position at Coastal Marine Sales & Services?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Yamaha Outboard Technician to join our dynamic marine service team. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Yamaha outboard motors and related marine propulsion systems. Your expertise will ensure our customers’ water transportation equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge marine engines and electrical systems, providing top-tier service in a fast-paced environment. Your technical proficiency and passion for marine mechanics will drive customer satisfaction and uphold our reputation for excellence.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive diagnostics on Yamaha outboard engines using schematics, electrical diagnostics tools, and technical drawings to identify issues accurately.
- Conduct repairs and maintenance on marine engines, propulsion systems, electrical wiring, and mechanical components utilizing hand tools, power tools, calipers, soldering equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
- Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering troubleshooting guides to ensure precise repairs and assembly of engine parts.
- Execute rigging tasks including assembly of marine electrical systems, ship electrical systems maintenance, and fabrication of custom components as needed.
- Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately during all maintenance procedures to ensure safety standards are met at all times.
- Perform heavy lifting and physical tasks required for water transportation equipment maintenance while adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintain detailed records of repairs, diagnostics, and maintenance activities in accordance with MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven service technician experience with marine engines or similar mechanical systems; prior experience with Yamaha outboards is highly desirable.
- Strong electrical experience including marine electrical systems troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, schematics interpretation, and ship electrical systems maintenance.
- Mechanical knowledge of marine propulsion systems, diesel mechanics, mechanical systems repair, and water transportation equipment maintenance.
- Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, assembly instructions, and schematics related to marine engines and electrical wiring.
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, calipers, ohmmeters, soldering equipment, sheet metal fabrication tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience working with military-grade or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance is a plus; strong mechanical troubleshooting skills are essential.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining attention to detail during complex repairs or installations.
- Excellent customer service skills combined with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients and team members alike.
Join us as a Yamaha Outboard Technician if you’re passionate about marine mechanics and eager to deliver exceptional service in a vibrant environment! Your expertise will help keep watercraft running smoothly while advancing your career in the exciting world of marine technology.
Pay: $20.00 - $37.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $38