Marine Outboard Technician / Service Manager (English)
You will apply practical marine-engine knowledge to written AI training tasks. Your reviews will help assess whether technical answers are accurate, complete, and clearly explained.
- Field
- Generalist
- Where
- United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
- Commitment
- part time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
How this pay compares
At $40/hr (the midpoint of $20 to $60), this role pays more than 30% of the 206 open generalist roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $60.
Among platforms with 10 or more priced generalist roles, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr across 17 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($50/hr across 54).
OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 2 days ago.
Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.
What you would earn at this rate
Per week, before tax
$600
Per month, if the work is steady
$2,600
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $657 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.
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Open generalist roles on each platform
The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 17 | $80/hr | Frontier Data Lead – Client Success & AI Partnerships$85-120/hr |
| Mercor | 22 | $63/hr | Luxury Automotive Strategy Expert$300-350/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 115 | $61/hr | Contract Manager and Negotiator (English)$150/hr |
| micro1 | 60 | $50/hr | Member of Technical Staff, Enterprise AI$300k-700k/yr |
| Handshake AI | 24 | up to $88/hr | Intelligence Expert (Bachelor's, Master's and PhDs) - AI TrainerUp to $200/hr |
“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.
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The work
You will apply practical marine-engine knowledge to written AI training tasks. Your reviews will help assess whether technical answers are accurate, complete, and clearly explained.
The work covers several outboard brands and focuses on diagnosis, service decisions, and technical communication.
- Evaluate no-start, overheating, and performance problems on marine outboard engines.
- Analyze electronic fuel injection fault codes, fuel and ignition problems, and cooling-system faults.
- Review rigging, propeller selection, and repower recommendations for accuracy and completeness.
- Assess lower-unit and gearcase problems, including likely causes and suitable repair methods.
- Review service documents and warranty cases for missing information and alignment with manufacturer guidance.
- Write and explain accurate service recommendations for different engine platforms.
- Contribute to knowledge bases, training materials, and scenario assessments used in AI training.
What it pays and takes
This is a part-time contract role for people with strong practical experience working on marine outboard systems. Prior AI experience is not required, but you must be able to explain diagnostic decisions clearly and accurately.
- Pay: $20 to $60 per hour.
- Work type: Part-time contract.
- Location: Open to candidates in the countries listed for this role.
- Language: Fluent in English.
- Extensive hands-on experience diagnosing outboard electronic fuel injection, ignition, fuel, and cooling systems.
- Proficiency with rigging, repower procedures, and routine service across multiple outboard brands.
- Familiarity with manufacturer service procedures, warranty documentation, and technical guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with close attention to technical accuracy.
- Experience as an outboard technician or service manager in a dealer or manufacturer service network is helpful.
- Manufacturer Master Technician certification from Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda, or BRP is a strong plus.
How it works
You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.
The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.
About AI training work
AI training is human work that helps improve artificial intelligence. People review answers, assess technical scenarios, and provide clear examples so AI systems can produce more useful and accurate results. Experienced specialists are valuable because they can judge real-world accuracy and explain why an answer or recommendation is sound.
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Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $20-60/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.
Across OpenTrain AI's generalist roles, the median listed pay was $40/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $61/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (114 roles).
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