Technician - Marine Industry

*$2,000 Sign On Bonus*

Dewitt Marine is looking for a skilled marine technician to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fun, energetic environment then this is the place to be. Dewitt is one of the most sought after dealerships/marinas in Northern Michigan and is an exceptional and rewarding place to work. Our company is a dealership of many boat and engine manufacturers which include: Bennington and Sylvan as well as Mercury, Suzuki and Yamaha motors.

Marine Technician Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must maintain leading-edge knowledge of diagnosis technology in a wide variety of motors/boats in order to expertly diagnose issues based upon experience, analysis, and testing.
• Perform routine service maintenance, inspections, test, and lubricate engines and other major components.
• Repair a variety of boats including inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard.
• Assist in the setup and testing of new boats.
• Ability to summarize and winterize boats of all brands
• Be comfortable using a wide range of shop tools and equipment.
• Move boats of any length, up to 35'
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a productive member of our team.
• Provide our customers with a positive service experience.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment/station.
• Be a problem solver and be willing to tackle anything- be able to work independently and efficiently.
• Provide own set of hand tools.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of engines, knowledge of electrical systems.
• Trailering: Be able to operate equipment such as tractors in order to haul, load and unload boats of any lengths. This must be done in a safe and efficient manner. This includes launching boats into the water.
• Communication: Able to interact professionally with colleagues, and clients. Be able to clearly and effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Modesty: Have the ability to honestly and openly communicate any mistakes or mishaps made, and have the ability to learn from them in a positive way.
• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel to different locations for training and continuous education.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.

• Mercury Outboard Certified / IO MerCruiser
• Education/Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience in marine technical repair.
• Computer Skills: Ability to learn computer system.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Background Check: Pass a thorough background check.
• Operation of Boats: Ability to operate a wide range of different boats.
• Volvo Penta experience/certification an added bonus.

Compensation: To be determined based upon experience.

Benefits

Full Time Employees eligible for medical, dental, optical, life insurance, simple IRA match, paid time off, sick pay.

Continued education/certifications provided.

Compensation

$2,000 sign on bonus*

Hourly plus additional bonus ($2 - $7) per billable hour.

Hourly Pay - To be determined – based upon skill level.

*Bonus stipulations apply

Job Type

Full time or seasonal Job –February through December. Possibly longer due to demands, potential for full time, year round.

• Full time work
• Holidays rotations off – Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Required Experience

• Boating: Have at least one years boat operating.
• Mechanical: One to three years

To schedule and interview or learn more, please contact Anthony Workman at anthony@dewittmarine.com or text (231)377-6611