Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-3051
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicianss start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 97.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Repairing, Repairing, Equipment Maintenance.
AI-Proof Score: 97.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$54,950
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Job Growth
6.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Repairing
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Troubleshooting
- •Operation and Control
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
- ✓Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
- ✓Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
- ✓Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
- ✓Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation