Marine Technician

Marine Technician

Location: Captain's Choice Marine – Leesville, SC (On-the-Water Facility) Position Type: Full-Time

About Captain's Choice Marine – Leesville: Captain's Choice Marine has been serving boaters on Lake Murray for over 42 years, providing exceptional sales, service, and customer care. Our Leesville location is located directly on the water, giving technicians a unique and convenient environment for water testing, diagnostics, and delivering top-tier service.

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Marine Technician to join our Leesville team and help continue our long-standing tradition of quality and reliability.

Job Overview: The Marine Technician will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of recreational boats. This role includes working on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, performing routine service, and lake-testing boats right from our on-site waterfront.

A successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for helping customers enjoy trouble-free days on the water.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose issues with engines, electrical components, and boat systems
• Perform routine maintenance on outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines
• Water-test boats directly from our on-the-water location for performance checks
• Install and troubleshoot marine electronics and accessories
• Maintain detailed service records and documentation
• Communicate repair needs and recommendations to customers and service advisors
• Ensure all repairs meet company, safety, and manufacturer standards
• Stay current with industry advancements and manufacturer training

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Marine technology certification or related mechanical training preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a marine technician or similar mechanical role
• Strong understanding of marine engines and electrical systems
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and troubleshoot efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer-service abilities
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work both indoors and outdoors

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with modern marine electronics (GPS, sonar, radar, etc.)
• Familiarity with diagnostic software and manufacturer-specific tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for ongoing training and certification
• On-the-water facility for lake testing and diagnostics

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OneWater Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.