Experienced Volvo Penta technician wanted for busy N Miami FL Volvo Penta dealership. Diesel, and EVC experienced preferred.
Job Summary:
The Certified Volvo Penta Marina Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs Gas Diesel and EVC systems. They also install and test, electrical components, steering gear, and accessories.We an authorized Volvo Penta dealer performing service and maintenance on gas and diesel product. We may also service other OEMs of I/O, and outboards as needed.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Utilize diagnostic equipment to test and repair boat engines, hulls, propellers, and navigational equipment.
Install and test electrical systems, steering gear, and accessories.
Troubleshoot, test, repair, replace, remove, and install vessel systems and components.
Conduct thorough assessment prior to starting a job including acknowledging the budgeted time and time frame for completion, proving the system and the element requiring service, sourcing parts if required.
Overall knowledge of marine systems including electrical, plumbing & water systems
Troubleshoot, repair, and install vessel systems and components including but not limited to electrical, electronics, , plumbing & water systems (fresh, salt, and waste), gas and diesel engines.
Assign parts and purchases to the appropriate vessels/tickets.
Routinely operate motor and water vehicles and other various mechanized equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and sanitation policies.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Volvo Penta experience required.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals and targets.
Reliable with good time management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Adaptable to working in a fast-paced environment.
Must enjoy working outdoors.
Must read and write in English.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Forklift and Marine travel lift operation. Will train if needed.
Must be able to swim.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.
General seamanship knowledge, boating right of ways rules, basic navigation, and inshore and offshore mooring techniques.
Work tasks may be performed both indoors and outdoors.
Physical Demands: Physical abilities required for job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Frequent walking, reaching, bending, turning, and stooping,
Outside work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
Must be comfortable using all dock equipment and materials (gas pump, boats, ropes, anchors, among others).
Work Environment
Outside work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
Work tasks may be performed both indoors and outdoors.
Working in wet and slippery conditions. Frequently working in an outdoor, hot, and damp environment.