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Occupation AtlasMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Also called Boat Mechanic · Boat Motor Mechanic · Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic · Boat Rigger · Boat Tester · Certified Marine Mechanic · Experimental Outboard Motors Mechanic · Marine Diesel Mechanic
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Marine Machinery Mechanic · Marine Mechanic · Marine Propulsion Technician · Marine Service Tech · Marine Service Technician (Marine Service Tech) · Marine Technician · Mechanic · Motorboat Mechanic · Outboard Motor Mechanic · Outboard Motor Tester · Outboard Motors Experimental Mechanic · Outboard Technician · Service Technician

Job Zone 3 — Medium Preparation NeededHolland code RCI35 skills on file

Compare with another occupationCompare with Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Job Zone

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Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed

Medium preparation. Vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree, with one to two years of training that combines experience and informal instruction.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCIRealistic · Conventional · Investigative — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic7.00
  • C Conventional3.88
  • I Investigative2.86
  • E Enterprising1.61
  • S Social1.01
  • A Artistic1.00

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma7%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent24%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate54%
  • Some College Courses12%
  • Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree5%
Related work experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (30%)
On-site or in-plant training
None (23%)
On-the-job training
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year (20%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Repairing4.04.0Level 4 looks like: Replace a faulty hydraulic valve
  • Equipment Maintenance3.93.5Level 4 looks like: Clean moving parts in production machinery
  • Troubleshooting3.83.8Level 4 looks like: Identify the circuit causing an electrical system to fail
  • Operation and Control3.63.4Level 4 looks like: Adjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the product being assembled
  • Operations Monitoring3.53.4Level 4 looks like: Monitor machine functions on an automated production line
  • Critical Thinkingbasic3.43.1Level 4 looks like: Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses
  • Active Listeningbasic3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Quality Control Analysis3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
  • Complex Problem Solving3.12.9Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.12.8Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Equipment Selection3.12.6Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • Speakingbasic3.02.6Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
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  • Monitoringbasic2.93.0Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Time Management2.82.4Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Social Perceptiveness2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Service Orientation2.62.1Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Writingbasic2.52.5Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Coordination2.52.3Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
  • Active Learningbasic2.42.3Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Systems Analysis2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Systems Evaluation2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • Mathematicsbasic2.32.0Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
  • Learning Strategiesbasic2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • Sciencebasic2.01.8Level 2 looks like: Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality
  • Persuasion2.01.6Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • Management of Material Resources2.01.4Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Instructing1.91.9Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Management of Personnel Resources1.91.8Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Negotiation1.91.5Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Technology Design1.90.9
  • Management of Financial Resources1.80.8
  • Installation1.60.8
  • Programming1.60.6
  • Operations Analysis1.50.5

Tasks

13 core

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.4.3
  2. Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.4.1
  3. Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.4.1
  4. Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.4.1
  5. Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.4.1
  6. Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.4.0
  7. Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.3.9
  8. Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.3.9
  9. Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.3.9
  10. Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.3.9
  11. Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.3.9
  12. Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.3.8
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  1. Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.3.3

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Mechanical4.86.3Level 7 looks like: Overhaul an airplane jet engine
  • Customer and Personal Service3.94.4Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
  • Computers and Electronics3.53.8Level 4 looks like: Use a computer to format a document
  • English Language3.53.1Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • Engineering and Technology3.33.8Level 4 looks like: Design a custom office chair
  • Mathematics3.33.4Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
  • Administration and Management3.13.1Level 4 looks like: Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion
  • Transportation3.13.3Level 4 looks like: Drive a semi-truck through a busy city
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  • Physics3.03.4Level 4 looks like: Calculate the speed of a falling object
  • Education and Training2.93.3Level 4 looks like: Lead a quality improvement seminar
  • Administrative2.72.8
  • Design2.73.2Level 4 looks like: Design plans for remodeling a kitchen
  • Public Safety and Security2.62.4Level 1 looks like: Use a seatbelt
  • Building and Construction2.52.8
  • Chemistry2.53.0Level 4 looks like: Use the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water source
  • Law and Government2.42.0Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • Production and Processing2.42.6
  • Sales and Marketing2.42.3Level 1 looks like: Sell cakes at a bake sale
  • Economics and Accounting2.21.5Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • Personnel and Human Resources2.11.7Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Communications and Media1.91.5Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Geography1.91.5Level 1 looks like: Know the capital of the United States
  • Psychology1.91.7Level 1 looks like: Monitor several children on a playground
  • Telecommunications1.91.6Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • Biology1.71.2Level 1 looks like: Feed domestic animals
  • Sociology and Anthropology1.51.0Level 1 looks like: Identify two cultures in a story as being different
  • Therapy and Counseling1.3—
  • Food Production1.2—
  • History and Archeology1.2—
  • Medicine and Dentistry1.2—
  • Philosophy and Theology1.2—
  • Fine Arts1.1—
  • Foreign Language1.1—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Problem Sensitivity3.93.4Level 4 looks like: Notice from a subtle difference in a client's mood that something is bothering them
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.83.0Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
  • Deductive Reasoning3.83.3Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Inductive Reasoning3.83.5Level 4 looks like: Determine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidence
  • Manual Dexterity3.83.0Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • Control Precision3.63.8Level 4 looks like: Adjust farm tractor controls
  • Finger Dexterity3.63.5Level 4 looks like: Attach small dials to audio equipment on an assembly line
  • Near Vision3.53.4Level 2 looks like: Read indicators on the dashboard of a car
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  • Hearing Sensitivity3.33.5Level 4 looks like: Diagnose what's wrong with a car engine from its sound
  • Information Ordering3.33.4Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Multilimb Coordination3.33.5Level 4 looks like: Operate a forklift truck in a warehouse
  • Oral Comprehension3.33.6Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral Expression3.33.4Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Extent Flexibility3.13.6Level 4 looks like: Reach for a box on a high warehouse shelf
  • Speech Recognition3.12.8Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Trunk Strength3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
  • Visualization3.13.4Level 4 looks like: Follow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinet
  • Category Flexibility3.02.9Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Depth Perception3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Far Vision3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Flexibility of Closure3.03.1Level 4 looks like: Look for a golf ball in tall grass
  • Selective Attention3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Static Strength3.02.9
  • Auditory Attention2.93.1Level 4 looks like: Listen for your flight announcement at a busy airport
  • Perceptual Speed2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Speech Clarity2.92.6
  • Reaction Time2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Visual Color Discrimination2.82.9
  • Written Comprehension2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Written Expression2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Stamina2.52.0Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Fluency of Ideas2.42.0Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Originality2.42.0Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Response Orientation2.42.1Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Time Sharing2.42.5Level 2 looks like: Listen to music while entering numbers into a spreadsheet
  • Dynamic Strength2.32.0Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Rate Control2.31.9Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Sound Localization2.31.9Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • Speed of Closure2.32.1Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Explosive Strength2.11.4Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
  • Mathematical Reasoning2.12.0Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Memorization2.12.0Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Number Facility2.12.0Level 1 looks like: Add 2 and 7
  • Wrist-Finger Speed2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Glare Sensitivity2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Gross Body Coordination2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Gross Body Equilibrium2.01.6Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Spatial Orientation2.01.4Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Night Vision1.91.3Level 2 looks like: Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)
  • Peripheral Vision1.91.4Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Speed of Limb Movement1.81.4Level 2 looks like: Saw through a thin piece of wood
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.0—

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Handling and Moving Objects4.15.7
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment4.13.8Level 4 looks like: Drive an 18-wheel tractor-trailer
  • Getting Information4.03.4Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment4.04.8Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.04.7Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems3.93.9Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
  • Performing General Physical Activities3.94.7Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.83.1Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
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  • Controlling Machines and Processes3.74.3Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials3.73.3Level 4 looks like: Inspect equipment in a chemical processing plant
  • Analyzing Data or Information3.53.4Level 4 looks like: Determine the interest cost to finance a new building
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.53.7Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.44.3Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment3.44.3Level 4 looks like: Make repairs by removing and replacing circuit boards
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.34.0Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.23.9Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Processing Information3.23.6Level 4 looks like: Calculate the adjustments for insurance claims
  • Documenting/Recording Information3.12.7
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information3.12.8
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public3.13.5Level 4 looks like: Sell shoes in a crowded shoe store
  • Working with Computers3.02.8
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization2.93.1Level 4 looks like: Present information to potential clients about available services
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards2.92.9
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People2.83.0Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
  • Scheduling Work and Activities2.82.6
  • Thinking Creatively2.83.2Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others2.72.3Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.72.9
  • Performing Administrative Activities2.61.9Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment2.52.2Level 1 looks like: Specify the lighting for a work area
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.52.3Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that requires little advising of others
  • Selling or Influencing Others2.52.4Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Training and Teaching Others2.52.5Level 1 looks like: Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural change
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies2.42.0Level 1 looks like: Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforce
  • Coaching and Developing Others2.32.2Level 1 looks like: Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipment
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others2.32.3Level 1 looks like: Exchange information during a shift change
  • Developing and Building Teams2.31.7Level 1 looks like: Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignment
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates2.21.8Level 1 looks like: Work occasionally as a backup supervisor
  • Assisting and Caring for Others2.11.8Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others2.01.8Level 1 looks like: Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too long
  • Staffing Organizational Units1.71.1Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.7
  • Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions4.7
  • In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment4.6
  • Exposed to Contaminants4.5
  • Frequency of Decision Making4.5
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.5
  • Telephone Conversations4.5
  • Freedom to Make Decisions4.4
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled4.4
  • Contact With Others4.3

Technology

10 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (5)

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
Other tools (5)
  • CDI Electronics M.E.D.S.
  • Engine diagnostic scanners
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Outboard engine diagnostic software
  • Rinda Technologies DIACOM Marine

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
  2. Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
  3. Motorcycle Mechanics
  4. Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
  5. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  6. Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
  7. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
  8. Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
  9. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
  10. Ship Engineers

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