Marina Equipment Operator

Acme Marina Management LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PORT 32 Marinas/Acme Marinas in Florida is seeking an Equipment Operator responsible for moving vessels for haul and launch, storage or sales, and for inspecting and maintaining all assigned equipment. The role emphasizes high level customer service and safety, with duties including operating marine forklifts, travel lifts, and hydraulic trailers, performing yard work, and supporting marina cleanliness.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of relevant experience, forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including marine forklifts, travelifts, and hydraulic trailers.
• Move vessels to designated work spaces, storage or sales areas.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure operability.
• Perform yard work such as pressure washing, bottom painting, block and stand vessels.
• Assist with ground maintenance and marina cleanliness.
• Work overtime when required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Customer service focus

Operational safety

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy forklift experience

Forklift certification

Job description

Headquartered in Charleston, SC, PORT 32 Marinas/Acme Marinas owns and operates high-profile marinas throughout the east coast. The company is dedicated to elevating the boating experience and has spent over a decade in some of the country’s most popular waterfront destinations taking marinas to a higher level. At PORT 32/Acme Marinas, we believe that a marina is more than a place to store your boat. It’s the launch point for your next great adventure, your most relaxing escape, or your newest sporting discovery. We are focused on excellence and positioned for high growth as a company. We seek intellectually honest, highly motivated, and dynamic individuals who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to their work.

About the Role

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the movement of all vessels located in the facility for haul & launch, designated work,storageor sales. This position is also required to inspect, repair, and maintain all assigned equipment. The Equipment Operator’s title may be specific to their trade and titled as such (Equipment Operator (Service), Equipment Operator (Storage), Equipment Operator (Marina) etc.)TheEquipment Operatorprovidesa high level ofcustomer serviceand supports themembers’experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to:marine forklifts,travelifts, and hydraulic trailers
• Be able to operate machinery efficiently, effectively and demonstrate safe handling ofvessels
• Use equipment to move vessels in and out of water, to designatedwork space, storage or sales areas
• Inspect, maintain and repair equipment to ensureoperational
• Perform yard work such as pressure washing, bottom painting, block and stand vessels, and general maintenance asrequired
• Assist with ground maintenance and ensuring overall marinacleanliness
• Available to work overtime whenrequired

Technical and Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 years’ relevant experiencepreferred
• Heavy forklift experience and certificationrequired
• Ability to ascend and descend aladder
• Ability to work in all weatherconditions
• Ability to work in confinedspaces
• Ability to lift 50pounds
• Must be able to swim
• Mustpossessa valid drivers’license

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness tolearn
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and an understanding of customers’needs
• History of operational and driving safety
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while working both independently and within a teamcontext
• Organizational skills are amust
• Detail oriented and ability tomulti taskare essential skills
• Eager to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leadingcompany

Port 32 Marina provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,stateor local laws.