Freelance Marine Engine Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Join a Growing Marine Service Team in the Heart of DFW

Boater's World Marine Centers is seeking an experienced, well-rounded Marine Technician to join our growing Service Department in Grand Prairie, Texas.

This is not an entry-level technician position.

We're looking for a highly skilled technician with 3-5+ years of marine dealership experience who is comfortable diagnosing, repairing, and servicing both outboard and inboard propulsion systems. The ideal candidate has strong diagnostic abilities, enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical problems, and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship the first time.

Our Grand Prairie location services a wide variety of boats and engine platforms, providing technicians with diverse work and year-round opportunities. If you're looking for a dealership that values technical ability, productivity, and professionalism while providing long-term career growth, we'd like to speak with you.

What You'll Do

Advanced Diagnostics & Repair

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, hydraulic, and performance-related issues on both outboard and inboard powered boats.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, service manuals, and manufacturer troubleshooting procedures.
• Interpret fault codes, engine history, live data, compression results, and electrical testing to accurately identify root causes.
• Perform water testing and sea trials when necessary to verify concerns and confirm completed repairs.
• Complete repairs according to manufacturer specifications while maintaining high quality standards and minimizing comebacks.

Marine Service & Maintenance

• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, preventative maintenance, and seasonal service.
• Service and repair gasoline inboard, sterndrive, and outboard engine platforms.
• Repair fuel, cooling, ignition, steering, charging, trim, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Inspect vessels for additional maintenance or repair needs and communicate recommendations through the Service Advisor.

Rigging, Repowers & Installations

• Perform complete rigging, repowers, engine installations, and accessory installations.
• Install steering systems, controls, gauges, wiring, batteries, electronics, trolling motors, Power-Poles, jack plates, and other marine accessories.
• Verify proper engine setup, rigging, control operation, and overall vessel performance before delivery.
• Ensure all installations meet manufacturer and dealership quality standards.

Documentation & Shop Operations

• Accurately document diagnostic findings, repairs, labor operations, and recommendations within the dealership management system.
• Maintain complete repair order documentation that clearly identifies the concern, cause, and correction.
• Follow manufacturer warranty procedures and dealership repair processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Work closely with Service Advisors and Parts personnel to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.

Team Collaboration

• Support fellow technicians by sharing technical knowledge and assisting with difficult diagnostic situations when needed.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented service department.
• Maintain productivity while delivering exceptional workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional marine technician experience, preferably in a dealership environment.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting experience with both outboard and inboard marine propulsion systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose complex mechanical and electrical concerns.
• Experience servicing Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, or similar marine engine platforms.
• Strong understanding of marine electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, steering, hydraulic systems, and onboard accessories.
• Experience performing rigging, repowers, engine installations, and accessory installations.
• Comfortable using OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, multimeters, and manufacturer service information.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OEM certifications preferred but not required.
• Multi-brand marine dealership experience.
• MMI graduate or equivalent marine technical education.
• Experience with sterndrives, inboards, and high-performance marine systems.
• Experience using Lightspeed or similar dealership management software.

Why Join Boater's World Marine Centers?

• High-volume, growing dealership serving the Dallas-Fort Worth boating market.
• Diverse work on both outboard and inboard powered boats.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of marine professionals.
• Factory training and manufacturer certification opportunities.
• Competitive earning potential with $100K+ opportunity for top-performing A-Techs.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the Outdoor Network family.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Monday through Saturday.
• Sundays always off.
• One weekday off.
• Overtime opportunities available during peak boating season.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced marine technician who enjoys diagnostics, solving complex mechanical problems, and working on a wide variety of boats and propulsion systems, we encourage you to apply.

Join Boater's World Marine Centers and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service, technical excellence, and an outstanding customer experience.