Marine Forklift Driver

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking a Marine Forklift Driver to move boats to and from water and storage areas, ensuring top safety standards.

You will inspect machinery, maintain logs, and perform routine maintenance while supporting dock operations and occasional Dockhand duties. A high school diploma, marine vehicle experience, OSHA forklift certification, and a strong safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating marine industrial vehicles, preferably marine forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.
• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Good balance and hand-eye-foot coordination.
• Must be available on weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Launches and hauls boats to the water and storage building.
• Operates vessels safely on marina and forklift.
• Inspect machinery and perform routine maintenance.
• Keep daily logs and inspection reports up to date.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Fill in for Dockhand duties when not driving the forklift.

Skills

Marine forklift experience

Valid driver's license

OSHA forklift certification

Industrial equipment knowledge

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Weight/distance/height assessment

Temperature variation tolerance

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Marine Forklift Driver in Pompano Beach, Florida.

What you’ll do:

The Marine Forklift Driver launches and hauls boats to and from the water and storage building. This position moves boats to and from storage building and waterwhile maintaining the highest possible safety standards. Safely operate vessels within the marina and onto and off of the forklifts.

Job Duties:

• Launches and hauls boats according to the schedule in a timely manner.
• Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance(e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment)and determine repair needs.
• Keep updated daily logs and inspection reports.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Ensure a safe,efficientand injury-freeworking environment.
• Completes the job duties of Dockhand when not driving the Forklift.

Experience & skills you need:

• High school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience driving marine industrial vehicles, preferably marine forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Current certification to operate forkliftsin accordance with OSHA standards.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipmentand attention to detail.
• Excellent physical condition and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights.
• Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonalweathervariations.
• Available to weekends and Holidays.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.