MARINE MECHANIC
To land Marine Mechanic in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring 2 years of relevant experience and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $54,673 and $79,523, and state payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Law and Public Safety.
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Marine Mechanic appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Law & Public Safety.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 9 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $67,230. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (9)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a Crew Supervisor or other supervisor in the Department of Law and Public Safety, inspects, maintains and repairs marine vessels, engines and other equipment used on state patrol vessels; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Conducts maintenance inspections of powered vessels, and operation of vessel systems.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs engines and related engine components.
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs the causes of steering failures.
- Installs and performs routine maintenance on engine control systems, gauges, warning systems, and electrical systems.
- Inspects, installs, adjusts, and repairs motors, shafts, stuffing boxes, struts, skegs, rudders, cooling systems, and water pumps.
- Inspects, installs, adjusts, and repairs spark plugs, coils, generators, starters, windshield wipers, voltage regulators, batteries, exhaust systems, mufflers, and other equipment used in boats and other motorized equipment.
- Inspects, installs, adjusts, and repairs clutches, steering cables, controls, and shaft couplings including motor alignment.
- Inspects, installs, adjusts, and repairs control instruments, cables, anchors, and shocks.
- Oversees and/or performs minor maintenance performed on vessels such as oil changes, lubrication, and changing of filters on boats and other motorized equipment.
- Transports/trailers vessels as required.
- Inspects patrol boats for proper upkeep and cleanliness.
- Maintains an adequate supply of parts for boat maintenance and repair.
- Prepares records of materials and supplies used, work completed, and time spent.
- Maintains work areas in a safe, orderly, and clean condition at all times.
- Maintains records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Successful completion of a training program in marine mechanics at a recognized vocational or technical school, resulting in certification to service and repair marine engines. Marine mechanics training programs completed in the United States Military are acceptable.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of gasoline and diesel marine engines and related marine equipment.
License
Appointees must possess a valid Motor Boat Operator's license issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
<b>AND</b>
A valid Boating Safety Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Police.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the varied types of gasoline, diesel marine and other motors.
- Knowledge of common reasons for motor failure.
- Knowledge of the techniques used to install, adjust and repair motors and other motorized equipment.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used to tear down, repair, and adjust motors.
- Knowledge of the methods used to diagnose the source of mechanical problems and equipment failure.
- Ability to diagnose the source of boat mechanical problems.
- Ability to perform mechanical work in the shop and in the field on boats, portable and pressure pumps, and other equipment and machines.
- Ability to diagnose gasoline and marine diesel engine problems, correct malfunctions, and replace worn and defective parts.
- Ability to install complete assemblies and subassemblies, and the rebuild and install new and/or rebuilt motors in boats.
- Ability to maintain, adjust and repair patrol boats and other equipment.
- Ability to install, adjust, and repair motors, shafts, propellers, stuffing boxes, struts, skegs, rudders, cooling systems, pumps, spark plugs, coils, generators, alternators, starters, windshield wipers, voltage regulators, batteries, exhaust systems, mufflers, clutches, steering cables, controls, and shaft couplings.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and patrol boats.
- Ability to maintain the shop, and tools and equipment.
- Ability to requisition, store and issue equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records of personnel, time, costs, materials used, and work performed.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as indicated above.
An Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License or a Master's License issued by the United States Coast Guard, currently valid for the type and size vessel being operated, may be substituted for the Boating Safety Certificate.
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles and vessels they operate, rests with the appointing authority.
CERTIFICATION
Appointees are required to possess a Marine Mechanic certification appropriate to the level of engine repair.
Appointees must obtain a Marine Travel Lift Training Certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Appointees responsible for the repair and/or servicing of vessel air conditioning systems are required to possess and maintain certification for the installation and recovery of refrigerant, commensurate with the type of equipment being serviced.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete retraining and obtain certification in the service and repair of marine motors provided by the appropriate marine engine manufacturers as determined by the appointing authority.