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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.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

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The full listing

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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.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

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  2. 2

    Apply

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  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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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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