Marine Service Technician - Cruising Yachts

Compass Maritime Group; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Maritime Group in Saint Charles, MO, is seeking an experienced Marine Service Technician for maintenance, diagnosis and repair of 30-70 ft recreational powerboats and yachts. You will diagnose, repair, and service gasoline and diesel inboard engines, propulsion systems, electrical systems and related equipment.

The role requires independence, professional communication with customers and the ability to work efficiently on larger cruisers in a full-service marina setting.

Formación

• Extensive experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing gasoline and diesel inboard marine engines.
• Strong knowledge of twin-engine propulsion systems and related components.
• Advanced troubleshooting of 12V/24V DC and 120V/240V AC electrical systems.
• Experience with marine generators, battery systems, chargers, inverters and shore power equipment.
• Ability to inspect vessels, perform preventive maintenance, winterization and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver's license.

Conocimientos

Marine engine repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics & repair

Mechanical aptitude

Boat handling safety

Descripción del empleo

Saint Charles, United States | Posted on 11/09/2026

Our client is a full service marina in Missouri on the Mississippi River. This marina is a destination along America's Great Loop and offers a wide selection of services for cruisers. Services range from prop changes to full refits and everything in between. The marina itself offers rack storage, covered wet slips, self-launch dry storage, fuel dock and 60 ton travel lift and accommodates a wide range of vessels.

They are currently seeking an experienced, highlyskilled Marine Service Technician specializing in the maintenance, diagnosisand repair of larger recreational powerboats, cruisers and yachts ranging from30 to 70 feet.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experiencewith gasoline and diesel inboard engines, twin-engine propulsion systems,marine electrical systems and the complex mechanical and onboard systems foundin larger cruisers.

We are looking for a technician who can independentlydiagnose problems, recommend repairs and complete quality work efficiently andprofessionally.

Requirements

Essential Technical Skills

• Extensiveexperience diagnosing, servicing and repairing gasoline and diesel inboardmarine engines.
  
• Strongknowledge of twin-engine propulsion systems, including transmissions,shafts, couplings, seals and related components.
  
• Advancedtroubleshooting skills involving 12V/24V DC and 120V/240V AC marineelectrical systems.
  
• Experienceservicing marine generators, battery systems, chargers, inverters andshore power equipment.
  
• Abilityto diagnose and repair marine plumbing, freshwater, sanitation and wastesystems.
  
• Experiencetroubleshooting marine air conditioning, cooling and seawater circulationsystems.
  
• Experiencewith fiberglass repairs.
  
• Mustbe able to operate a 60-ton travel lift and block boats on the hard
  
• Familiaritywith hydraulic steering, trim tabs, bow thrusters and related systems.
  
• Abilityto perform comprehensive vessel inspections, preventive maintenance,winterization and spring commissioning.
  
• Abilityto interpret manufacturer service manuals, wiring diagrams and technicalspecifications.
  
• Abilityto accurately identify required repairs, estimate labor and materials, anddocument completed work.
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional marine service experience, with substantialexperience on larger cruisers and yachts.
  
• Provenability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problemsindependently.
  
• Strongmechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting skills.
  
• Abilityto work safely in engine compartments and confined machinery spaces.
  
• Abilityto communicate professionally with customers, management and othertechnicians.
  
• Abilityto maintain accurate service records and work orders.
  
• Validdriver's license.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencewith MerCruiser, Crusader, Volvo Penta, Cummins, Caterpillar or Yanmarmarine engines.
  
• Experiencewith Kohler, Westerbeke or Onan marine generators.
  
• ABYCor manufacturer-specific technical certifications.
  
• Familiaritywith marine electronic engine controls and diagnostic equipment.
  
• Experienceworking in a full-service marina or yacht service facility.