Marine Driver & Yard Associate

Hamlin's Marine, Inc.; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlin's Marine, Inc. in Hampden, ME is seeking a full-time driver/yard assistant. You will pick up and deliver boats, assist with moving trailers and vessels, and prep units for sale.

You will operate equipment and help maintain the yard, including seasonal snow removal. Responsibilities include checking in new boats and trailers, recording status on forms, and working safely in diverse Maine weather. This role requires dependability, teamwork, and the ability to work 40–55 hours, M-F with

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• 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/operational documents.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver boats to customers and Hamlin's locations.
• Assist with safe moving of trailers and boats in yard and service bays.
• Check in new boats, motors, and trailers; complete status forms.
• Prepare trailers for sale; assist with yard and machinery maintenance.
• Operate snowplow in winter and help with weather-related tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Trailer handling

Walkie-talkie use

Reading safety rules

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Legible handwriting

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Trailer

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!