Year-Round Marine Travel Lift Operator

Ocean-Havens; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina seeks a year-round Marine Travel Lift Operator to join its growing team. You will be responsible for hauling, launching, and handling boats using hydraulic boat trailers, forklifts, yard cranes, and Marine Travel Lifts.

We value safety, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work year-round, with a focus on maintaining surrounding awareness and consistent safe practices in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience hauling and handling boats.
• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License, Class 3A.
• Experience operating Marine Travel Lifts and other boat-handling equipment.
• Able to safely perform physically demanding work.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic boat trailers, forklifts, yard cranes and Marine Travel Lifts.
• Haul, launch, and handle boats as part of yard operations.
• Perform heavy lifting and physical tasks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high awareness of surroundings and safe work practices in all weather.

Skills

Boat handling

Heavy lifting

Safety-conscious

Outdoor work

Education

Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License, Class 3A

Tools

Hydraulic boat trailers

Forklifts

Yard cranes

Marine Travel Lifts

Job description

Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina seeks a year-round Marine Travel Lift Operator to join its growing team. You will be responsible for hauling, launching, and handling boats using hydraulic boat trailers, forklifts, yard cranes, and Marine Travel Lifts.

We value safety, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work year-round, with a focus on maintaining surrounding awareness and consistent safe practices in all weather conditions.