Mercury Outboard Diagnostics & Repair Specialist

100Hires, Inc.; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. on Cape Cod is seeking a marine technician to service, diagnose, maintain, and repair Mercury outboard engines and related systems year‑round.

You’ll review service tickets, perform rigorous diagnostics, conduct sea trials, and document findings while keeping the shop clean and safe. Strong Mercury experience and ABYC certifications are a plus; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marine technician or outboard service experience preferred.
• Extensive hands-on Mercury outboard experience preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair marine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Mercury and ABYC certifications are a plus; Yamaha/Suzuki experience valued.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a fast-paced marine service environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, maintain, and repair Mercury outboard engines with accuracy.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, fuel, and steering systems across vessels.
• Perform engine rigging, new installations, and repowers as needed.
• Conduct sea trials and confirm repairs are completed correctly.
• Maintain detailed service records and communicate repair findings clearly.
• Collaborate with the service team to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Skills

Mercury outboards

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Job description

Shape Your Career on the WaterJoin a respected Cape Cod marine organization in a full-time, year-round role focused on servicing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Mercury outboard engines and complementary marine systems. If precision troubleshooting, clean workmanship, and time on the water sound like your kind of day, this role is for you.A Day in the LifeYou’ll start by reviewing service tickets and planning your workflow with the service team. Mornings might include a rigorous diagnostic on an intermittent electrical issue, followed by rigging a new engine install. After lunch, you could be out on a sea trial to validate a repair, then back in the shop documenting findings and preparing the next job—always keeping your bay safe, organized, and customer-ready.What You’ll DoDiagnose, service, maintain, and repair Mercury outboard engines with accuracy and efficiencyTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, fuel, and steering systems across a range of vesselsPerform engine rigging, new installations, and repowers as neededConduct sea trials and confirm repairs are completed correctlyMaintain detailed service records and communicate repair findings clearlyCollaborate with the service team to deliver high-quality work on scheduleUphold a clean, safe, and orderly workspaceWhat You Bring3+ years of marine technician or outboard service experience preferredExtensive hands-on experience with Mercury outboards strongly preferredProven ability to diagnose and repair marine mechanical and electrical systemsMercury certifications are a plus; ABYC certifications are also a plusExperience with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards is valuedAbility to independently identify issues and complete repairs end-to-endValid driver’s licenseDependable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced marine service environmentWhy Here, Why NowOn Cape Cod, your work meets the water every day. Build a long-term career where craftsmanship, teamwork, and customer trust matter—season after season.