Marine Mechanic

W3Global; Wildwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Marine Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines across brands such as Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, and Mercruiser.

You will perform electrical troubleshooting, routine maintenance, drive rebuilding, and provide clear repair estimates while aiming for a high first-time fix rate on both shop and mobile calls.

Qualifications

• Experience with outboard motors and/or inboard/sterndrive propulsion systems.
• Factory certifications are a big plus, but solid field experience matters.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems.
• Strong time management and attention to detail to ensure accurate estimates.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair outboards, inboards, and sterndrives (I/O) across various makes and models (Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, etc.).
• Perform complete diagnostic sweeps, routine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, drive rebuilding, and seasonal lay-ups.
• Conduct thorough inspections, calculate repair estimates (parts + labor hours), and communicate scope clearly.
• Maintain clean work standards and ensure high first-time fix rates on shop and mobile service calls.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Electrical diagnostic skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Repair estimation skills

Education

Yamaha Certification

Mercury Certification

ABYC Certification

Mercruiser Certification

Volvo Penta Certification

Job description

We are looking to hire a Marine Service Technician who is skilled in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines across major brands like Yamaha, Mercury, and Volvo Penta, performing electrical troubleshooting and routine maintenance, and ensuring clear repair estimates with high first-time fix rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair outboards, inboards, and sterndrives (I/O) across various makes and models (Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, etc.).
• Perform complete diagnostic sweeps, routine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, drive rebuilding, and seasonal lay-ups.
• Conduct thorough inspections, calculate repair estimates (parts + labor hours), and communicate scope clearly.
• Maintain clean work standards and ensure high first-time fix rates on shop and mobile service calls.

Qualifications

• Experience: Hands-on mechanical experience with outboard motors and/or inboard/sterndrive propulsion systems.
• Certifications: Factory certifications (Yamaha, Mercury, ABYC, Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, etc.) are a big plus, but solid field experience is equally valuable.
• Diagnostic Skill: Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems efficiently.
• Work Ethic: Strong time management, attention to detail, and a focus on getting job estimates right the first time.