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Summary Description


	Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Boat Mechanic

2.	Boat Motor Mechanic

3.	Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic

4.	Boat Rigger

5.	Boat Tester

6.	Certified Marine Mechanic

7.	Experimental Outboard Motors Mechanic

8.	Marine Diesel Mechanic

9.	Marine Mechanic

10.	Marine Propulsion Technician

11.	Marine Technician

12.	Mechanic

13.	Motorboat Mechanic

14.	Outboard Motor Mechanic

15.	Outboard Motor Tester

16.	Outboard Motors Experimental Mechanic

17.	Outboard Technician

18.	Service Technician

19.	Service Writer

Job Tasks

	Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.

	Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed. Document test results.

	Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests. Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

	Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs. Repair defective engines or engine components.

	Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters. Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

	Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.

	Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Repair defective engines or engine components.

	Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

	Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches. Align equipment or machinery. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

	Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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