Marine Diesel Technician and Running Gear Specialist

Marine Diesel Technician / Running Gear Specialist Diversified Yacht Services is looking for a Marine Diesel Technician to join our team and work on the engines in our customers vessels at the newest, most advanced, state-of-the-art yacht repair service facility in today's yachting world. The Marine Diesel Technician must have the technical ability to complete all tasks, unsupervised, in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment, powerplant, propulsion systems and in accordance with ABYC standards and specifications. If you are selected for this position, you will perform quality maintenance and diagnostics on marine equipment including marine diesel engines and generators. You must be familiar with using computer‑based diagnostics and reports, and you must be capable of repowering and rebuilding marine diesel engines. The Marine Diesel Technician must be able to effectively use OEM published technical information, both hard copy and online. You must possess all necessary tools to perform repairs and diagnostics, and you must be available to work overtime, weekends and holiday as required. The position is full time, Monday through Friday 7:30 - 4:00. Requirements Minimum of two years job related experience in the marine repair industry Factory/technical training with certifications in marine repair preferred Experience working with Volvo, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Cummins, Cat, and/or other engines along with experience with IPS drives Knowledge of all aspects of today's current marine diesel power plants and auxiliary systems and familiar with maintenance and repair of running gear, thru hulls and general vessel maintenance. The ideal candidate must be able to safely operate various sizes and styles of vessels and be familiar with safe navigation of SWFL waterways to be able to move customer vessels and to perform systems checks as needed. Overall knowledge of mechanics for various types of vessels is a must for this position. We need a self‑starter with troubleshooting skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to follow directions in a professional manner. Team player attitude is a plus, along with effective verbal communication skills to work effectively with fellow employees, parts department, management, and occasionally communicating with the customer. Effective written communication skills are also needed to report results of investigations and discoveries and make recommendations to successfully complete repairs. DYS requires a valid Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record. An unsatisfactory driving record would contain infractions worse than minor traffic violations. Important Notes What to do if you suspect fraud: If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com. We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team. We never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment. All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Location Fort Myers Beach, FL Contract full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.