Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Go Back to List Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Analytical or scientific software

Tasks
	Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
	Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
	Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
	Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
	Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
	Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
	Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
	Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
	Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
	Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.

Skills
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $60,483.00 $29.08  $22.53  $25.01 - $32.67  Bridgeport/Stamford $62,991.00 $30.28  $23.64  $27.56 - $35.88  Danbury $59,733.00 $28.72  $24.34  $25.80 - $31.07  New Haven $60,035.00 $28.87  $22.12  $24.74 - $34.33  New London/Norwich $59,077.00 $28.41  $21.86  $24.04 - $32.67

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   70   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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