Boat Mover/Hauler
Boat Mover/Hauler Job Description
This job includes launching and retrieving boats up and from dry rack storage to the water and back. Moving boats on trailers with a tractor around the yard and general yard organizing. Placing and removing boats from rack storage buildings with forklifts. Maintaining a neat and orderly yard and storage facility, taking care of boats in the dealership’s possession, and responding to any requests to inspect, move and/or deliver boats to include general maintenance and repair on boats and trailers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with launching and retrieving boats from dock
- Move boats into and out of the shop for service work
- Maintain cleanliness of grounds and facility
- Maintain accurate fuel records
- Follows all safety precautions and procedures at all times
- Receives storage boats from service department after winterized for storage and places for long term storage
- Organize all boats neatly with consciousness to yard space
- Map location of all storage boats
- Report any damage or problems to service manager in writing
- Reports all low inventory or shortages of materials as needed
- Ensures that no damage is done to boat during handling
- Covers all boats (shrink wrap storage boats as necessary)
- Performs a final check of operation and cleanliness of boat before delivery
- Post-storage prep for all storage boats
- Reports to service manager when service needs are identified
- Ensures all equipment is in good working condition at all times
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience and expertise operating forklifts and tractors
- Ability to multitask and handle high stress situations
- Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
- Be team-oriented, self-motivated, and process driven
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Experience launching and loading boats a plus
- Previous marina experience a plus
- An hourly pay rate of $18 - $22.
- Health Insurance and Dental
- Simple IRA with 3% Match up to the Max Contribution
- PTO, Sick Time, and Personal Days, Outline in Benefits Document
- Paid Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement when driving between locations as needed
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Overtime is available during Spring Launch and Fall Haul Out Season
- Weekend availability during Spring Launch and Fall Haul Out Season
- Location Headquarters - 2200 US 9 Lake George NY 12845
- Some Driving to Other Locations Weekly