Marine Driver & Yard Associate

Hamlin's Marina, Hampden; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlin's Marina in Hampden, ME is seeking a full-time driver/yard assistant to move boats, trailers, and related equipment, and to help with check-ins and prep for sale. You will operate a snowplow in winter, assist with yard maintenance, and work 40–55 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:30 am–4-5 pm, with Saturdays 8 am–12 during boating season.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license, US work authorization, and hands-on experience with forklifts and trailers; strong attention to

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Forklift, tractor and trailer driving experience.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and check-in/check-out sheets.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Ability to speak effectively and use walkie in a manner that displays professionalism with customers.
• Ability to work independently & with a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to handle a fast pace and quickly transition between job duties.

Responsibilities

• Move boats and trailers safely between yard, service bays, and water access.
• Check in new boats, motors, and trailers; document status and conditions.
• Prep trailers for sale and assist with yard maintenance.
• Operate a snowplow to keep yard accessible in winter; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

US work authorization

Forklift experience

Trailer experience

Attention to detail

Legible handwriting

Team player

Independent worker

Effective communication

Fast pace adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

While working as a driver, you will primarily pick up and deliver boats to customers and to different Hamlin's locations.

While working in the yard, you will primarily assist with the safe and efficient moving of trailers and boats in and out of the yard, storage buildings, service bays, and customer launches in & out of the water. You will assist with checking in new boats, motors, and trailers as they are delivered, completing forms that detail the status and condition of the new units, and prep trailers for sale. You will operate a snowplow to keep the yard safe and accessible in the winter, and help with yard and machinery maintenance and organization.

This position requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping. Position requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Position may be required to work across a wide variety of Maine weather conditions.

This is a full-time position requiring 40-55 hours, M-F 7:30 am-4-5 pm, and Saturdays from 8-12 during boating season.

Required

• Valid Driver's License
• Authorized to work in the US
• Forklift, tractor and trailer driving experience
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and check-in/check-out sheets
• Must have legible handwriting
• Ability to speak effectively and use walkie in a manner that displays professionalism with customers
• Ability to work independently & with a team
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to handle a fast pace and quickly transition between job duties

Preferred

• Experience in a marine environment with vessel movement
• Tractor and yard equipment experience
• Hydraulic trailer operating experience
• Forklift training
• Basic mechanical hand tools & preventive maintenance

Hamlin's Marine was started in 1984 by Dave and Chris Hamlin as a Sporting Goods business, Hamlin's has evolved into Central Maine's premier Boat Dealership. We've had our 2nd location open in Hampden since 2006 on the beautiful Penobscot River.

We promise to help our customers make wonderful memories out on the water!