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Outboard Engine Mechanic at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services Kingsland, GA

Job Description

Overview Outboard Engine Mechanic (KLGA-6): Bowhead seeks an experienced Outboard Engine Mechanic to join our team in Kingsland, Georgia. Responsibilities Essential functions include but are limited to installing, rigging/de-rigging, diagnosing and conducting repairs on customers outboard engines, boats and trailers. Additional responsibilities will be for maintaining the appearance of vessels up to 25' that are on the sales lot, meeting with customers and conducting sales of boats, trailers and engines. Travel between the workshop in Kingsland, Georgia and local customers (up-to 50 Miles) will be required. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Knowledge of and experience with repairing, maintaining and conducting complete maintenance and overhauls of Boats. Must have experience in installing or modifying Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and other equipment installed on boats. Experience must include work completed on fiberglass and aluminum hull boats as well as outboard propulsion systems. Must have current Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu or Yamaha Outboard Technician Certification. Experience conducting fiberglass and aluminum repairs is a plus. Having the capability to conduct aluminum hull weld repairs in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Welding Society standard - ANSI/AWS D3.7. is desirable but not required. Valid Driver's License is required and qualified candidates must be able to obtain a US Passport. Able to lift 50lbs on occasion and work in tight and cramped spaces on small boats, Primary work is inside a non-air conditioned shop, Employee must have own hand tools, special tools and diagnostic equipment will be provided. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts, ability to work well with Customers. Certifications from Mercury, or BRP is a plus. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Typical mid-level pay: $55k for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$55k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $79k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024