What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Technician / Outboard Mechanic position at Jacobs Motors?
Jacobs Yachts – Bradenton, FL
Full-Time Position
Jacobs Yachts is looking for an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Marine Technician / Outboard Mechanic to join our growing team in Bradenton, Florida.We are a factory-authorized dealer for Sailfish, Viaggio, Glasstream, and GSX boats, in addition to servicing a wide variety of quality pre-owned boats.We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the job correctly the first time and is comfortable handling everything from routine service and diagnostics to rigging, electronics installations, PDIs, and sea trials.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service, and repair Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki outboard engines
- Perform routine maintenance and general mechanical repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, fuel, steering, and 12V systems
- Rig new and used boats
- Install and troubleshoot marine electronics, including GPS/chartplotters, sonar, VHF, audio systems, trolling motors, batteries, chargers, and related accessories
- Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on new and used boats
- Inspect boats thoroughly and identify issues before customer delivery
- Launch and retrieve boats safely
- Conduct sea trials and on-water testing
- Diagnose and correct issues discovered during PDI or sea trial
- Perform accessory installations and upgrades
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Properly document completed work, findings, and needed repairs
- Work closely with our sales and service team to ensure boats are properly prepared for delivery
Qualifications
- Previous professional marine technician/mechanic experience
- Strong working knowledge of outboard engines
- Experience with Yamaha, Mercury, and/or Suzuki strongly preferred
- Strong electrical and diagnostic skills
- Marine rigging and electronics installation experience
- PDI experience is required
- Must be comfortable launching, retrieving, operating, and sea-trialing boats
- Ability to independently diagnose problems and see repairs through to completion
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple jobs
- Valid driver's license
- Must have your own basic hand tools
Manufacturer Certifications
Current Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, ABYC, NMEA, or other marine-industry certifications are a plus, but are NOT required.
For the right technician who is not currently manufacturer certified, Jacobs Yachts will provide manufacturer training/certification opportunities within the first year of employment.
We are looking for someone who already has a strong mechanical foundation and wants the opportunity to continue developing professionally in the marine industry.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Manufacturer training and certification opportunities
- Opportunity to work with new boats, modern outboards, electronics, and marine systems
- Growing dealership and service operation
Location
Jacobs Yachts
3240 14th St W Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (727) 616-2628
Join the Jacobs Yachts Team
We're looking for a technician who takes ownership of their work, pays attention to the details, and wants to build a long-term career with a growing marine dealership.
If you have experience working on outboards, rigging boats, installing electronics, performing PDIs, and getting boats water-ready, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26