MARINE MECHANIC

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.

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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required 
education may substitute one (1) additional year of experience 
as indicated above.

LICENSE

Appointees must possess a valid Motor Boat Operator's license 
issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. 

          AND

A valid Boating Safety Certificate issued by the New Jersey 
State Police.

NOTE:  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.

NOTE: 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.  

KNOWLEDGE 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.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
43702
S
C
40
16
N/A
C17
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/24/2012