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Small Engine Mechanic

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
Vehicle Mechanics and Technicians
Small Engine Mechanic

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

At a Glance

Small Engine Mechanic earns an average of $42,462/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Small Engines, Mentorship, Maintenance Scheduling.

Avg Annual Salary

$42,462/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$54,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+6.0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (22)

Small Engines

5.0

Maintenance Scheduling

4.9

Computer Hardware

4.8

Outboard Motors

4.8

Systems Design

4.6

Diesel Engines

4.6

Mechanical Engineering

4.5

Value-Added Services

4.5

AutoCAD

4.3

HVAC

4.3

Equipment Repair

4.2

Power Tool Operation

4.1

New Product Development

4.0

Mowing

3.9

Riding Mowers

3.9

Performance Metric

3.8

Selling Techniques

3.8

Marketing

3.7

Test Equipment

3.6

Marine Engineering

3.6

Small Engine Repair

3.5

Machinery

3.4

Common Skills (6)

Mentorship

4.9

Customer Service

4.7

Sales

4.4

Communication

4.0

Quality Assurance

3.5

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