at Johanson Boatworks in Rockland, Maine, United States
Job Description
Diesel Marine Mechanic | Full-Service Yacht Yard | Rockland, ME
- Johanson Boatworks, a True Course Capital portfolio company
- Location: On site, 11 Farwell Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
- Employment Type: Full-time, year-round
- Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and certification
About Us
Johanson Boatworks is a full-service yacht yard on Maine's midcoast, caring for boats from Rockland, Rockport, and Camden since 1977. We handle repair, maintenance, restoration, new construction, and storage. We are growing and building out our mechanical department.
About the Role
You will work on marine diesel engines and related systems at our Rockland yard, covering repair, maintenance, diagnostics, winterization, commissioning, and repowers across a mixed fleet of sail and power yachts. Yards run hard through spring commissioning and fall haul-out; winter is when the deep work happens indoors.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain marine diesel engines and drivetrains
- Perform scheduled service: oil and filters, impellers, belts, heat exchangers, fuel systems - Run seasonal winterization and spring commissioning
- Troubleshoot fuel, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems
- Support repowers and engine installations
- Work on generators, transmissions, and auxiliary systems
- Perform sea trials and verify repairs under load
- Keep accurate service records and report clearly on job status
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area
Required
- 2+ years of hands-on diesel mechanic experience. Marine preferred; heavy equipment, truck, or industrial diesel backgrounds considered
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong diagnostic skills with fuel, cooling, and electrical systems
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals
- Own hand tools
- Valid driver's license
- Comfort working on boats, in tight spaces, and on the water
- Ability to lift and work in physically demanding positions
Strong Plus
- ABYC certification
- Factory training on Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Westerbeke, Cummins, or Caterpillar marine engines
- Marine electrical, generator, or hydraulics experience
- Boatyard or marina experience
- Marine trades program graduate
What We Offer
- $60,000 - $80,000 annually, based on experience and certification
- Year-round work at an established yard
- Varied work across a mixed fleet
- Support for ABYC certification and factory training
- Paid time off and a tool allowance
