Marine Driver/Yard Associate

Hamlin's Marine, Inc.; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premier boat dealership where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our customers. As a driver and yard assistant, you will be responsible for the safe movement of boats and trailers, ensuring that our operations run smoothly. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where your strong work ethic and attention to detail will shine. Whether you are navigating boats or assisting with yard maintenance, your contributions will help create wonderful memories for our customers out on the water. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for marine environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and experience with trailers.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver boats to customers and locations.
• Assist with moving trailers and boats in the yard.
• Operate snowplow for yard maintenance in winter.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Forklift and trailer driving experience

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Ability to read and interpret documents

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to handle fast pace

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hydraulic trailer

Basic mechanical hand tools

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, and prep trailers for sale. You will assist in installing and removing the marina, 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 or seasonal 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 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.

At Hamlin's, we only sell boats that we can stand behind - our manufacturers lead the industry in quality construction, making it easier to serve you when it matters most. Hamlin's Marine carries manufacturers including Achilles, Alumacraft, Bennington, Carolina Skiff, Hewescraft, Godfrey, Hurricane, Jeanneau, Mastercraft, Puffin, Scout, Stingray, Weldcraft, Yamaha Outboards, EZ Loader Trailers, and Candock Docking.

With a staff of over 40 dedicated employees, and our fleet of service vehicles, the choice could not be easier.

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