What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at KAM Marine Northport?
Northport Boat Yard is seeking a full-time equipment operator / yard worker.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
-Operating boat yard equipment, such as marine travel lifts (mobile boat hoists), hydraulic trailers, cranes, forklifts, etc.
-Working as part of a team to safely and efficiently transport small to large boats during haul out and launch for storage and/or maintenance.
-Operating boats in the water for testing/inspection purposes or to reposition them.
-Assisting with stepping/de-stepping of sailboat masts by using a crane.
-Delivering or picking up boats or personal watercraft to/from customers.
-Performing assigned duties that are appropriate for the employee's knowledge and skill set, such as fiberglass and gel coat repair, detailing, mechanical repair/servicing, sailboat rigging, carpentry work, painting, varnishing, etc.
-Performing general labor (e.g., cleaning buildings, landscaping).
The ideal candidate has a good working knowledge of boat yard equipment and boat systems, enjoys working outside and as a team, able to stand for long periods of time, and able to lift heavy objects.
Prior experienced preferred.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Who we are:
Northport Boat Yard, located on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, has been offering professional marine services since 1965. We are conveniently located within cruising distance from some of the most popular cruising ports in northern Michigan. Our marine service yard offers heated and unheated storage facilities, along with accommodations for outdoor mast-up sailboat storage. In addition to our 77 ton marine travel lift, we also have a 40 ton self-propelled Con-O-Lift hydraulic trailer, a 20 ton Con-O-Lift hydraulic trailer, a 20 ton hoist, and crane and forklifts. Our yard can service and store boats from 13 feet to 70 feet in length. We pride ourselves on offering competitive, quality service for both power and sailboats.
Our experienced staff includes factory trained technicians, skilled craftsmen, and rigging experts. Conveniently open year-round, our service team can assist with all boat maintenance needs, ranging from hull painting to fiberglass repairs in our heated workshop, which is stocked with factory authorized parts and accessories.
Northport Boat Yard is owned and operated by KAM Marine. We have two sister marinas, which are located in Detroit, Michigan - Kam Marine on Clairpointe and Kam Marine on Jefferson.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northport, MI 49670 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
