Overview
Outboard Engine Mechanic (KLGA-2026-25230):
Bowhead seeks an experienced Outboard Engine Mechanic to join our team in Kingsland, Georgia.
Responsibilities
Essential functions include but are limited to installing, rigging/de-rigging, diagnosing and conducting repairs on customers outboard engines, boats and trailers. Additional responsibilities will be for maintaining the appearance of vessels up to 25' that are on the sales lot, meeting with customers and conducting sales of boats, trailers and engines. Travel between the workshop in Kingsland, Georgia and local customers (up-to 50 Miles) will be required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Knowledge of and experience with repairing, maintaining and conducting complete maintenance and overhauls of Boats.
Must have experience in installing or modifying Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and other equipment installed on boats. Experience must include work completed on fiberglass and aluminum hull boats as well as outboard propulsion systems.
Must have current Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu or Yamaha Outboard Technician Certification.
Experience conducting fiberglass and aluminum repairs is a plus. Having the capability to conduct aluminum hull weld repairs in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Welding Society standard - ANSI/AWS D3.7. is desirable but not required.
Valid Driver's License is required and qualified candidates must be able to obtain a US Passport. Able to lift 50lbs on occasion and work in tight and cramped spaces on small boats, Primary work is inside a non-air conditioned shop, Employee must have own hand tools, special tools and diagnostic equipment will be provided.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts, ability to work well with Customers.
Certifications from Mercury, or BRP is a plus.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Target salary is $19/hr- $22/hr, commensurate with experience
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-25230
Category Installation/Maintenance/Repair
Location : Location US-GA-Kingsland
Min USD $19.00/Hr.
Max USD $22.00/Hr.
Minimum Clearance Required N/A
Travel Requirement N/A
