Marine Outboard Powertrain Technician — Mercury

Prop & Rudder; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prop & Rudder on Cape Cod seeks a full-time, year-round Marine Technician specializing in Mercury outboards and related marine systems. Own the full service lifecycle from diagnosis to repair, validation, and documentation.

Collaborate with a skilled service team, perform sea trials, rigging, and repowers, and ensure safe, accurate work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious shop.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marine technician or outboard service experience preferred.
• Strong Mercury outboard experience highly preferred.
• Diagnosing marine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Mercury certifications are a plus; ABYC certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards is valuable.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Mercury outboard engines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, fuel, and steering systems.
• Execute engine rigging, installations, and repowers.
• Run sea trials and confirm repairs meet performance expectations.
• Document service work thoroughly and communicate findings.
• Coordinate with the team to complete jobs on time and to spec.
• Keep the shop environment clean and safe.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Sea trial procedures

Education

Mercury certifications preferred

ABYC certifications preferred

Tools

Mercury outboards

Yamaha/Suzuki experience

ABYC knowledge

Job description

Is This You?Do you know Mercury outboards inside and out, from diagnostics to repowers?Are you energized by tricky electrical faults, fuel system challenges, and sea-trial verifications?Do you thrive in a professional shop where teamwork, safety, and accuracy are non-negotiable?If you answered yes, we’d like to meet you. We’re a well-regarded marine organization on Cape Cod seeking a full-time, year-round technician to specialize in Mercury outboard engines and related marine systems.Role FocusOwn the full lifecycle of service: evaluate, diagnose, repair, validate, and document. You’ll collaborate closely with our service team and interface with modern rigging and power setups to keep customers on the water with confidence.Core ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, maintain, and repair Mercury outboard enginesTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, fuel, and steering systemsExecute engine rigging, installations, and repowersRun sea trials and confirm repairs meet performance expectationsDocument service work thoroughly and communicate findingsCoordinate with the team to complete jobs on time and to specKeep the shop environment clean and safeWhat It Takes3+ years of marine technician or outboard service experience preferredStrong Mercury outboard experience highly preferredDemonstrated skill in diagnosing marine mechanical and electrical systemsMercury certifications are a plus; ABYC certifications are a plusExperience with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards is also valuableAbility to independently diagnose and complete repairsValid driver’s licenseReliable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced marine service settingGrow With UsBuild a long-term career on Cape Cod, where quality work is recognized, teamwork is real, and your expertise keeps boaters out on the water all year.