Marine Equipment Operator

MarineMax•Jupiter, FL

About The Position

The Marine Equipment Operator operates marine equipment, including travel lifts and forklifts, to move vessels for marina, sales, and service operations. The role is responsible for moving, blocking, and placing vessels safely and efficiently while protecting customers and team members. The operator also assists customers around vessels, helps maintain equipment and docks, and participates in workplace safety and spill-containment practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of machinery and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to operate equipment safely.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects, often more than 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, sometimes several hours per day.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to climb vertical ladders and navigate stairs, including entering and exiting boats through hatches.
Good vision and hearing, including the ability to see details up close and distinguish between sounds.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other equipment to move, block, and place vessels for marina, sales, and service operations.
Monitor BoatCloud, if applicable, and assist with timely scheduled customer, marina, sales, and service boat moves.
Coordinate with the Dockmaster, Marina Team Leads, or appropriate Manager to complete scheduled BoatCloud moves.
Ensure drain plugs or water pickups are secure when applicable.
Power-wash vessels removed from salt or fresh water.
Safely operate vessels while maneuvering them in and out of the marina.
Use slings and shackles safely when moving vessels.
Place keel blocks, boat stands, and support blocks under vessels as appropriate to boat size, when applicable.
Position hull support blocks and frames against the boat bottom for vertical support, when applicable.
Mount propellers on shafts to prepare boats for launching, when applicable.
Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machinery and equipment are working properly.
Check equipment daily for fluid levels and general operating condition, including hydraulic lines and fittings, forks, and straps; report maintenance or repair issues to management.
Report needed dock repairs to management, including electrical, water, lines, and dock boards.
Assist customers with docking, tying, boarding, and disembarking from vessels while providing professional customer service.
Promote and participate fully in the MarineMax Safety Program, helping maintain a workplace free of hazards.
Understand spill-containment supplies and equipment and be knowledgeable about their use.