Heavy Equipment Operator

Best In Boating; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Best In Boating, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator. This role requires a confident operator to safely handle and transport vessels within the marina's dry stack.

The ideal candidate will possess strong situational awareness, a proactive attitude, and experience with heavy equipment. Join our team and enjoy benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-operation inspections of forklifts.
• Operate heavy forklifts to move boats safely.
• Launch and retrieve boats from the water.
• Greet and assist customers with professional service.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Work Ethic

Tools

Forklift

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, the ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced marina environment. This role requires a confident operator with strong situational awareness, a proactive, can-do attitude, and a strong sense of ownership over the safe handling, transport, and storage of vessels within the dry stack.

Company Overview

Best In Boating are hiring to join our team! Port Royale (est. 2006) – Port Royale Marina is our flagship location on Lake Lanier. Offering premier boating, rentals, and full-service amenities that create an unbeatable on-the-water experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-operation inspections of forklifts to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Operate heavy forklifts to move boats from multi-level dry storage racks and transport vessels safely between racks, docks, and the water.
• Launch boats into the water and retrieve boats from the water onto the forklift, requiring frequent lifting, pulling, and handling of heavy loads.
• Spot and assist other forklift operators during boat movements to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Manage space availability within the basin, properly position vessels, and secure boats to docks as needed.
• Greet and assist customers upon arrival and departure, providing friendly, professional service and support.
• Fuel forklifts and perform preventive maintenance tasks, including lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Occasionally reconfigure dry stack infrastructure, including repositioning metal rack beams and bunker boards.
• Maintain compliance with all Company Health and Safety Policies, marina regulations, and recognized safe work practices.
• Adhere to marina dress codes and behavioral standards while delivering courteous, personable service that enhances the marina’s reputation.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
• Working inside as well as outdoors in all weather conditions. Aspects of position may require working in extreme temperatures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience is required. Marina-specific lift training will be provided.
• Some weekend and holiday availability is required to support marina operations.
• Must be able to swim.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off

Required Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability
• Positive Attitude
• Work Ethic