Marine Equipment Operator

MarineMax•Cypress Lake, FL

20h

About The Position

The Marine Equipment Operator operates marine equipment, including travel lifts and forklifts, to move vessels as needed for marina, sales, and service operations. The role is responsible for moving and handling vessels safely to protect customers and team members, and for providing professional assistance to customers around the marina. The position also includes checking equipment and machinery, reporting maintenance or dock repair needs, supporting scheduled boat moves, and participating in the MarineMax Safety Program. Physical demands include heavy lifting, prolonged standing and walking, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing, and exposure to hot and cold weather.

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 a 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 sounds.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other equipment safely to move, block, and place vessels for marina, sales, and service operations.
Monitor BoatCloud, if applicable, and assist with timely customer, marina, sales, and service boat moves.
Coordinate with the Dockmaster, Marina Team Leads, or an appropriate Manager to complete scheduled BoatCloud moves.
Ensure drain plugs or water pickups are secure when applicable.
Power-wash vessels after they are removed from salt or fresh water.
Safely operate vessels while maneuvering in and out of the marina.
Use slings and shackles safely when moving vessels.
Place keel blocks, boat stands, and support blocks appropriate to vessel size when applicable.
Position hull support blocks and frames against boat bottoms for vertical support when applicable.
Mount propellers on shafts to prepare boats for launching when applicable.
Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to confirm machinery and equipment are operating properly.
Check equipment daily for fluid levels and general operation, 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 in the MarineMax Safety Program and help maintain a hazard-free workplace.
Understand spill-containment supplies and equipment and know how to use them.