Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician

Summary

DescriptionTake Your Marine Expertise Beyond the Service BayBoater's World Marine Centers is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician to join our growing Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.This is not your typical dealership technician position.As a Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician, you'll travel throughout Florida evaluating boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchase. Using your technical expertise, you'll inspect vessels, perform engine diagnostics, conduct sea trials, and clearly communicate your findings to boat owners while providing detailed inspection reports to our internal Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.This position requires more than strong mechanical ability—you'll often be the only Boater's World Marine Centers representative on-site. Professional communication, sound judgment, and the ability to explain technical findings in a customer-friendly manner are just as important as your diagnostic skills.When field evaluations allow, you'll also assist with used boat repairs, mechanical reconditioning, and inventory preparation at our Bradenton location and other company dealerships throughout Florida.If you're looking for a role where every day is different, enjoy traveling, working independently, and helping build one of Florida's premier used boat inventories, we'd love to hear from you.Why This Role Stands OutTravel throughout Florida evaluating a wide variety of boats and marine brandsPlay a direct role in determining which boats become part of our inventoryWork independently while representing one of the fastest-growing marine dealership groups in the countryUtilize advanced diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and compression testing equipmentPerform sea trials, mechanical evaluations, and light mobile repairsCompany vehicle, tools, diagnostic equipment, and mobile technology providedOpportunity to help launch and grow a new mobile evaluation programFactory certification opportunities and long-term career growthWhat You'll DoBoat Evaluations & DiagnosticsTravel throughout Florida to perform on-site evaluations of boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchaseComplete company inspection checklists for every evaluationPerform engine diagnostics, scan reports, compression testing, and mechanical inspectionsEvaluate engines, steering, controls, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, trim systems, onboard accessories, and trailer conditionConduct sea trials when appropriate to evaluate engine performance, shifting, steering, handling, and overall vessel operationSafely launch and retrieve boats as needed to complete water testing and evaluationsCapture detailed photographs and videos documenting vessel conditionIdentify and accurately document visible fiberglass, hull, deck, transom, or structural concerns for specialist reviewPrepare detailed inspection reports with repair recommendations and preliminary parts and labor requirementsProfessionally explain inspection findings and diagnostic results to boat owners without discussing valuations, pricing, or acquisition commitmentsCommunicate all findings promptly with the Service, Inventory, and Consignment teamsMobile Repairs & ReconditioningPerform approved mobile repairs and light reconditioning when practical and authorizedComplete routine maintenance, electrical diagnosis, accessory repairs, battery and charging system repairs, and other approved mechanical repairsRepair and recondition used boats at Bradenton and other dealership locations when field assignments allowPerform minor trailer repairs and basic trailer maintenance when appropriateHelp prepare acquired inventory for resale while maintaining dealership quality standardsEquipment & Field OperationsOperate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, diagnostic equipment, tools, and mobile inventorySafely launch, retrieve, tow, and reposition boats when authorized and properly equippedMaintain professional conduct while working at customer homes, marinas, storage facilities, and dealership locationsUpload inspection reports, photographs, scan results, and repair documentation promptlyFollow all company safety, environmental, marina-access, customer property, and roadworthiness policiesMaintain a clean, organized, and professional mobile work environmentRequirementsMinimum 5 years of professional marine technician experienceStrong diagnostic and troubleshooting skillsExperience working with outboard engines, marine electrical systems, steering, controls, fuel systems, cooling systems, and onboard accessoriesExperience using marine diagnostic scan tools and performing compression testingAbility to safely launch, retrieve, operate, and tow boats and trailersAbility to conduct sea trials and accurately evaluate vessel performanceStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical findings to customers in a professional mannerComfortable working independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational and digital documentation skillsValid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel throughout Florida, including occasional overnight travelPreferred QualificationsOEM certifications preferred but not requiredPrevious mobile marine service experience preferred but not requiredMulti-brand outboard experienceExperience inspecting used boats for dealership acquisition, trade-ins, or consignmentPrevious customer-facing dealership service experience is a plusExperience preparing detailed inspection reports and repair recommendationsWhy Join Boater's World Marine Centers?Be part of one of the fastest-growing marine dealership groups in the countryUnique opportunity to combine diagnostics, travel, inspections, customer interaction, and inventory supportCompany vehicle, tools, and diagnostic equipment providedMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysEmployee discountsFactory training and certification opportunitiesLong-term career advancement throughout the Outdoor Network familyPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 75 poundsAbility to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in both shop and outdoor environmentsAbility to launch, retrieve, board, and operate boats safelyAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to travel throughout Florida, including occasional overnight travel as business needs requireJoin Our TeamIf you're an experienced marine technician looking for a career that combines diagnostics, travel, customer interaction, and technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Join Boater's World Marine Centers and become an integral part of our Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams, helping identify, evaluate, and prepare the boats that drive our continued growth.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

DescriptionTake Your Marine Expertise Beyond the Service BayBoater's World Marine Centers is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician to join our growing Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.This is not your typical dealership technician position.As a Mobile Marine Evaluation Technician, you'll travel throughout Florida evaluating boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchase. Using your technical expertise, you'll inspect vessels, perform engine diagnostics, conduct sea trials, and clearly communicate your findings to boat owners while providing detailed inspection reports to our internal Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams.This position requires more than strong mechanical ability—you'll often be the only Boater's World Marine Centers representative on-site. Professional communication, sound judgment, and the ability to explain technical findings in a customer-friendly manner are just as important as your diagnostic skills.When field evaluations allow, you'll also assist with used boat repairs, mechanical reconditioning, and inventory preparation at our Bradenton location and other company dealerships throughout Florida.If you're looking for a role where every day is different, enjoy traveling, working independently, and helping build one of Florida's premier used boat inventories, we'd love to hear from you.Why This Role Stands OutTravel throughout Florida evaluating a wide variety of boats and marine brandsPlay a direct role in determining which boats become part of our inventoryWork independently while representing one of the fastest-growing marine dealership groups in the countryUtilize advanced diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and compression testing equipmentPerform sea trials, mechanical evaluations, and light mobile repairsCompany vehicle, tools, diagnostic equipment, and mobile technology providedOpportunity to help launch and grow a new mobile evaluation programFactory certification opportunities and long-term career growthWhat You'll DoBoat Evaluations & DiagnosticsTravel throughout Florida to perform on-site evaluations of boats being considered for consignment, trade, or direct purchaseComplete company inspection checklists for every evaluationPerform engine diagnostics, scan reports, compression testing, and mechanical inspectionsEvaluate engines, steering, controls, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, trim systems, onboard accessories, and trailer conditionConduct sea trials when appropriate to evaluate engine performance, shifting, steering, handling, and overall vessel operationSafely launch and retrieve boats as needed to complete water testing and evaluationsCapture detailed photographs and videos documenting vessel conditionIdentify and accurately document visible fiberglass, hull, deck, transom, or structural concerns for specialist reviewPrepare detailed inspection reports with repair recommendations and preliminary parts and labor requirementsProfessionally explain inspection findings and diagnostic results to boat owners without discussing valuations, pricing, or acquisition commitmentsCommunicate all findings promptly with the Service, Inventory, and Consignment teamsMobile Repairs & ReconditioningPerform approved mobile repairs and light reconditioning when practical and authorizedComplete routine maintenance, electrical diagnosis, accessory repairs, battery and charging system repairs, and other approved mechanical repairsRepair and recondition used boats at Bradenton and other dealership locations when field assignments allowPerform minor trailer repairs and basic trailer maintenance when appropriateHelp prepare acquired inventory for resale while maintaining dealership quality standardsEquipment & Field OperationsOperate and maintain an assigned company vehicle, diagnostic equipment, tools, and mobile inventorySafely launch, retrieve, tow, and reposition boats when authorized and properly equippedMaintain professional conduct while working at customer homes, marinas, storage facilities, and dealership locationsUpload inspection reports, photographs, scan results, and repair documentation promptlyFollow all company safety, environmental, marina-access, customer property, and roadworthiness policiesMaintain a clean, organized, and professional mobile work environmentRequirementsMinimum 5 years of professional marine technician experienceStrong diagnostic and troubleshooting skillsExperience working with outboard engines, marine electrical systems, steering, controls, fuel systems, cooling systems, and onboard accessoriesExperience using marine diagnostic scan tools and performing compression testingAbility to safely launch, retrieve, operate, and tow boats and trailersAbility to conduct sea trials and accurately evaluate vessel performanceStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical findings to customers in a professional mannerComfortable working independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational and digital documentation skillsValid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel throughout Florida, including occasional overnight travelPreferred QualificationsOEM certifications preferred but not requiredPrevious mobile marine service experience preferred but not requiredMulti-brand outboard experienceExperience inspecting used boats for dealership acquisition, trade-ins, or consignmentPrevious customer-facing dealership service experience is a plusExperience preparing detailed inspection reports and repair recommendationsWhy Join Boater's World Marine Centers?Be part of one of the fastest-growing marine dealership groups in the countryUnique opportunity to combine diagnostics, travel, inspections, customer interaction, and inventory supportCompany vehicle, tools, and diagnostic equipment providedMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysEmployee discountsFactory training and certification opportunitiesLong-term career advancement throughout the Outdoor Network familyPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 75 poundsAbility to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in both shop and outdoor environmentsAbility to launch, retrieve, board, and operate boats safelyAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to travel throughout Florida, including occasional overnight travel as business needs requireJoin Our TeamIf you're an experienced marine technician looking for a career that combines diagnostics, travel, customer interaction, and technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Join Boater's World Marine Centers and become an integral part of our Service, Inventory, and Consignment teams, helping identify, evaluate, and prepare the boats that drive our continued growth.#J-18808-Ljbffr