Marine Technician Job

Keel to Wheel Mechanical is seeking a Marine Technician to join our team.

Our location is at 500 14 Ave SW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A4.
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
- Work site environment: Noisy, Dusty, Odours, Dangerous, Hot, In/on water, Outdoors, Wet/damp
- Work setting: On-site customer service, Marine

This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, with permanent employment. The hourly wage is CAD $38.00 with Group insurance benefits.

This is a shift schedule, including morning, evening, day, and/or weekend shifts.

Job Responsibilities:
• Diagnose malfunctions in marine engines, propulsion systems, and vessel mechanical and electrical systems using computerized diagnostic equipment and testing devices.
• Repair, overhaul, maintain, and replace components of inboard, outboard, sterndrive, and jet propulsion systems.
• Inspect and service fuel, cooling, steering, hydraulic, ignition, charging, and exhaust systems on recreational and commercial vessels.
• Perform preventative maintenance, seasonal commissioning, decommissioning, and winterization of marine equipment and vessels.
• Install and service marine electronics, navigation systems, batteries, gauges, controls, pumps, and related equipment.
• Conduct operational testing and sea trials to verify equipment performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Prepare repair estimates and maintain accurate service, parts, and warranty records.
• Advise customers on repairs completed, equipment condition, maintenance schedules, and recommended corrective actions.

Requirements:
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Marine Certifications and/or Manufacture training
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Experience and specialization:
- Equipment and machinery experience: Outboard motors
- Prior experience with marine equipment
- Familiarity with marine equipment and marine service environment

Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure

Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Resourcefulness

If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Please also include the following screening questions in your email:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting experience

Thank you for your interest, but we will contact only selected candidates.