Marine Gasoline​/Diesel Engine Mechanic

Boatswain’s Locker is a family-owned and industry-leading marine engine sales and service company. Since 1939 we have supplied and supported premier marine products to boat builders, dealers, and end-users of recreational, commercial, and government boats throughout Western North America, Hawaii, and Mexico. Our primary products include Yanmar Engines, Kohler Marine Generators, Hamilton Waterjets, COX Diesel Outboards, Mer Cruiser Engines, Mercury Outboards, and Steyr Motors.

We are rapidly growing our business and building our future Team, a Team guided by the Core Values of Integrity, Trust, Honesty, Teamwork, Accountability, and Quality. Our Service Department needs to expand its team with the addition of experienced technicians.

Preferred Experience:

3+ years of experience in a marine mechanic role

Compensation:
Ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, commensurate with experience

A Marine Engine and Generator Mechanic services, repairs, and installs marine engines, generators, transmissions, sterndrives, waterjets, and related equipment in vessels. Work is performed in our shop and in the field. Extensive product‑specific training is provided, with exposure to many interesting and sometimes complex applications. Experience is required and you must have your own tools. A service vehicle is provided and business‑related expenses are reimbursed.

• Independently repair and service the products Boatswain’s Locker represents
• Diagnose and repair sometimes complex problems
• Properly utilize technical information as well as installation and application guidelines
• Independently install and test equipment on vessels in compliance with factory specifications
• Provide technical support in a professional and timely manner
• Work in a team environment
• Travel as needed both domestically and internationally
• Attend service and product training as required (paid for by the Company)
• Configure and recommend equipment as per customer requests
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization
• Exemplify the Company’s Core Values at all times and in all situations

• Minimum three (3) years of experience servicing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel inboard marine engines, generators, outboards, sterndrives, waterjets, transmissions, and related systems
• Computer knowledge and experience with engine diagnostic software
• Current professional technical factory certifications with name‑brand marine engine products
• Must have a valid California driver’s license (a valid US passport is optional but recommended)

Full menu of benefits, from Health Care to Paid Time Off to Profit Sharing.

Boatswain’s Locker provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

Disclaimer:
The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.