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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Tasks

What tasks do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians perform?

  • 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.

  • Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.

  • Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.


Knowledge

What do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians need to know?

  • 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.


Skills

What skills do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians need?

  • 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.



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