Marina Forklift Operator

Acme Marina Management LLC•Morehead City, NC

About The Position

The Marina Forklift Operator assists with daily marina tasks to help operations run smoothly and ensure guests have a welcoming, clean, and safe environment. The role includes marina and dock duties, safe operation and inspection of yard equipment, vessel movement and securing, customer service, property maintenance, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and sanitation policies. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, including extended periods outdoors in varying weather and wet or slippery conditions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of marina forklift experience is preferred.
Able to work independently and as part of a team to achieve goals and targets.
Reliable, with good time-management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Enjoy working with the public and providing exceptional customer service.
Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Enjoy working outdoors.
Must be able to swim.
CPR and first aid certified.
Able to exercise good judgment and make decisions in evaluative situations.
General seamanship knowledge, including boating right-of-way rules, basic navigation, and inshore and offshore mooring techniques.
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Able to perform frequent walking, reaching, bending, turning, and stooping.
Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
Comfortable using dock equipment and materials, including gas pumps, boats, ropes, and anchors.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of marina forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Dockmaster and Marina Dockhands with marina duties, including securing boats to docks; connecting and monitoring power and water utilities; black water pump-out; waste disposal; facility sanitation; fuel dock sales; and ship store merchandise sales.
Operate yard equipment safely, including hydraulic trailers, trailer-towing equipment, tractors, and forklifts, and work on boats.
Use good judgment to ensure vessels are moved, blocked, and placed safely and promptly in the yard, service facility, and water.
Secure vessels to docks, seawalls, and other structures.
Use slings and shackles safely when moving vessels.
Check equipment daily for fluid levels and proper operation, inspect hydraulic lines and fittings, forks, and straps, and report maintenance or repair issues to management.
Provide excellent customer and guest service by responding promptly to vessel requests, transporting patrons and baggage to and from dockside, and delivering provisions and packages.
Perform general property maintenance around the marina.
Routinely operate motor and water vehicles and other mechanized equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sanitation policies.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.