Marine Diesel & Gasoline Mechanic

Marine Mechanic

Boston Marine Services is seeking an experienced Marine Mechanic to perform diagnostics, maintenance, repair, and installation of diesel and gasoline-powered marine propulsion systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with inboard, sterndrive, outboard, and generator systems.

This role is focused on mechanical systems and propulsion equipment rather than general boatyard trades. The Marine Mechanic will be responsible for ensuring vessels are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

Boston Marine Services is a premier service center in New England for a wide range of marine vessels. We are a passionate and knowledgeable team with decades of experience, connected to the water, connected to our customers, and connected to our craft.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engine Diagnostics & Repair
• Propulsion Systems
• Generator & Auxiliary Systems
• Seasonal Service
• Documentation
• Team Support
• Additional Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining marine diesel and gasoline propulsion systems required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of diesel and gasoline marine engines.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with marine electrical systems related to engine operation.
• Experience using diagnostic software and electronic troubleshooting tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience

• Cummins
• Caterpillar
• Volvo Penta
• Yanmar
• MAN
• Detroit Diesel
• Mercury Marine
• MerCruiser
• Yamaha
• Suzuki
• Honda Marine
• Kohler Generators
• Northern Lights Generators
• Westerbeke

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and carry 30 lbs and up to 75 lbs.
• Work in confined engine rooms and vessel compartments.
• Climb ladders and access vessels in varying conditions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, stretch, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Required to work in elevated places on ladders, lifts, catwalks and staging inside and outside.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud
• Work is completed indoor and outdoor environments that are subject to varying levels of cold, heat, humidity, precipitation, wind, noise, dust, and smells.
• Work may be performed in and/or around electrically or mechanically energized equipment.
• Protection Equipment (PPE) due to occupational risks of exposure to non-toxic and toxic chemicals.
• Work may be performed in and/or around open water on a dry dock, marina dock, shipyard and warehouse.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement with 4% match, no vesting schedule
• Long Term Disability
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance up to $20K
• Voluntary Additional Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• 10 Paid holidays – 1 float day/calendar year
• 40 hours paid sick time/calendar year
• Two weeks (80 hours) paid vacation/year, increases incrementally with tenure.

Boston Marine Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.