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Marine Forklift & Travelift Operator
Region Northwest /
Industry Marine
Position ID 3061
Join a well-established, family-owned boat and yacht dealership in the Pacific Northwest, known for top-tier service, a premier inventory, and a commitment to employee growth. They are seeking a skilled Marine Forklift & Travelift Operator to safely haul, launch, and store vessels ranging from mid-size boats to large yachts. This role is essential to daily operations and requires precision, situational awareness, and attention to detail. With competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to work in a beautiful, outdoor-friendly region, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a respected marine dealer.
Marine Forklift & Travelift Operator
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Our Client:
Our client is situated amidst a vibrant city that is framed by natural landscapes, including a majestic mountain range and winding rivers. They are a family-owned and time-tested Marine dealer that takes immense pride in providing the ultimate customer experience, top-tier full-service capabilities, and a stellar inventory of vessels from premier OEMs.
The Opportunity:
As a Marine Forklift & Travelift Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating large-capacity forklifts and a Travelift to haul, launch, and store recreational vessels ranging from mid size boats to large yachts. This role is critical to daily operations and requires precision, situational awareness, and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance
- 401K with 3% company match
- Financial relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Competitive wages ($35-$42/hour, based on experience)
- Paid training and continuous support
- Strong team atmosphere in a family-owned dealership
- Growth opportunities, with potential transfers to other locations
- Direct access to upper management & dealer principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate large forklifts and a Travelift to launch, retrieve, and relocate boats.
- Position boats securely in designated storage areas or on trailers.
- Perform daily safety inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
- Work closely with the marina and service teams to coordinate boat movements efficiently.
- Follow all safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to ensure a secure work environment.
- Assist with general marina operations as needed.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience operating large forklifts (Wiggins Marina Bull, Taylor, Hyster, etc.) and/or Travelifts.
- Experience working in a shipyard, marina, boatyard, or port setting preferred.
- Strong understanding of boat handling, weight distribution, and balance.
- Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor as needed.
- Certifications in forklift operation or heavy equipment operation (preferred but not required).
