Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician

Socket.dev; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Boater's World Marine Centers is seeking a Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician based in Lake Placid, FL. Travel across Central Florida to inspect, diagnose, and report on boats for consignment or purchase. You will work independently, communicate findings clearly to owners, and support used boat inventory development.

The role emphasizes on-site evaluations, sea trials when needed, and collaboration with Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional marine technician experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with outboard engines and marine electrical systems.
• Ability to travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site evaluations of boats for consignment, trade, or direct purchase.
• Complete inspection checklists and document engine diagnostics through reports.

Skills

Marine technician experience

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Ability to travel Central Florida

Customer-facing communication

Independent work

Tools

Mercury engines

Yamaha engines

Suzuki engines

Marine diagnostic scan tools

Job description

Description

Take Your Marine Expertise Beyond the Service Bay

Boater's World Marine Centers is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician to join our growing Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams, based out of our Lake Placid, Florida location.

As a Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician, you'll travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas evaluating boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchase. Using your technical expertise, you'll inspect vessels, perform engine diagnostics, conduct sea trials, and clearly communicate your findings to boat owners while providing detailed inspection reports to our internal Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.

This position requires more than strong mechanical ability—you'll often be the only Boater's World Marine Centers representative on-site. Professional communication, sound judgment, and the ability to explain technical findings in a customer-friendly manner are just as important as your diagnostic skills.

When field evaluations allow, you'll also assist with used boat repairs, mechanical reconditioning, and inventory preparation at our Lake Placid location.

If you're looking for a role where every day is different, enjoy working independently, getting out of the traditional service bay, and helping build our used boat inventory, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas evaluating a wide variety of boats and marine brands
• Play a direct role in determining which boats become part of our inventory
• Work independently in the field while remaining based out of our Lake Placid dealership
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and compression testing equipment
• Perform sea trials, mechanical evaluations, and approved mobile repairs
• Company vehicle, tools, diagnostic equipment, and mobile technology provided
• Opportunity to help grow our mobile evaluation program
• Factory certification opportunities and long-term career growth

What You'll Do

Boat Evaluations & Diagnostics

• Travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas to perform on-site evaluations of boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchase
• Complete company inspection checklists for every evaluation
• Perform engine diagnostics, scan reports, compression testing, and mechanical inspections
• Evaluate engines, steering, controls, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, trim systems, onboard accessories, and trailer condition
• Conduct sea trials when appropriate to evaluate engine performance, shifting, steering, handling, and overall vessel operation
• Safely launch and retrieve boats as needed to complete water testing and evaluations
• Capture detailed photographs and videos documenting vessel condition
• Identify and accurately document visible fiberglass, hull, deck, transom, or structural concerns for specialist review
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with repair recommendations and preliminary parts and labor requirements
• Professionally explain inspection findings and diagnostic results to boat owners without discussing valuations, pricing, or acquisition commitments
• Communicate all findings promptly with the Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams

Mobile Repairs & Reconditioning

• Perform approved mobile repairs and light reconditioning when practical and authorized
• Complete routine maintenance, electrical diagnosis, accessory repairs, battery and charging system repairs, and other approved mechanical repairs
• Repair and recondition used boats at our Lake Placid dealership when field assignments allow
• Perform minor trailer repairs and basic trailer maintenance when appropriate
• Help prepare acquired inventory for resale while maintaining dealership quality standards

Equipment & Field Operations

• Operate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, diagnostic equipment, tools, and mobile inventory
• Safely launch, retrieve, tow, and reposition boats when authorized and properly equipped
• Maintain professional conduct while working at customer homes, marinas, storage facilities, and dealership locations
• Upload inspection reports, photographs, scan results, and repair documentation promptly
• Follow all company safety, environmental, marina-access, customer property, and roadworthiness policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional mobile work environment

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional marine technician experience
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with outboard engines, marine electrical systems, steering, controls, fuel systems, cooling systems, and onboard accessories
• Experience using marine diagnostic scan tools and performing compression testing
• Ability to safely launch, retrieve, operate, and tow boats and trailers
• Ability to conduct sea trials and accurately evaluate vessel performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical findings to customers in a professional manner
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and digital documentation skills
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM certifications preferred but not required
• Multi-brand outboard experience, particularly Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki
• Previous mobile marine service experience preferred but not required
• Experience inspecting used boats for dealership acquisition, trade-ins, or consignment
• Previous customer-facing dealership service experience
• Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and repair recommendations

Why Join Boator's World Marine Centers?

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing marine dealership groups in the country
• Unique opportunity to combine diagnostics, field work, inspections, customer interaction, and inventory support
• Company vehicle, tools, and diagnostic equipment provided
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Factory training and certification opportunities
• Long-term career advancement throughout the Outdoor Network family

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in both shop and outdoor environments
• Ability to launch, retrieve, board, and operate boats safely
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to travel throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas as needed

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced marine technician looking for a career that combines diagnostics, field evaluations, customer interaction, and hands-on technical work, we'd love to hear from you.Join the Boater's World Marine Centers team in Lake Placid and help us evaluate, inspect, and prepare the boats that support the continued growth of our used boat and consignment business.