Marina Forklift Operator — Waterfront Yacht Yard

The Hinckley Company; Town of Southold (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Waterfront location

Job summary

Hinckley Yachts is seeking a hands-on Marina Operations Associate for our Southold, NY waterfront location. You will operate a marine forklift, load and unload boats, and support daily dockside operations to ensure efficient movement and safe handling of vessels.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, solid knowledge of marina operations, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a waterfront work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of marina operations.
• Able to perform necessary maintenance functions to keep the marina equipment operable.
• Ability to operate a travel lift is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide a high level of service.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate marine forklift and load/unload boats from transport trailers.
• Load and adjust boat trailers; set boats in three rack levels.
• Launch and haul customer boats and move boats to the launch area.
• Secure boats to the docks.
• Perform daily inspection of marina equipment and fuel boats as needed.

Skills

Marina operations

Maintenance proficiency

Travel lift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Flexible hours

Tools

Travel lift

Job description

Hinckley Yachts is seeking a hands-on Marina Operations Associate for our Southold, NY waterfront location. You will operate a marine forklift, load and unload boats, and support daily dockside operations to ensure efficient movement and safe handling of vessels.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, solid knowledge of marina operations, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a waterfront work environment.