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Marine Travel Lift Operator - Experience Required (Ballard)
Marine Travel Lift Operator - Experience Required
CSR Marine is proud to support the Western Washington boating community with our expert service for both sailing and power boats. As we move toward the end of summer weather and into fall we are looking to add a Marine Travel Lift Operator to our growing team. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment—including travel lifts, forklifts, and related machinery—to move, store, and launch boats within the boat yard. Your skills and attention to detail will play a key role in upholding our commitment to exceptional service and smooth daily operations.
Responsibilities:
-Operate travel lifts, forklifts and other equipment safely and efficiently to move boats and equipment.
-Safely hauls, launches, and stores boats of various sizes, potentially including yachts up to 80 feet or 70 tons.
-Load and unload materials from trucks or containers as needed.
-Perform routine inspections and maintenance on travel lifts and other equipment.
-Assist with inventory management by tracking boat locations within the facility.
-Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
-May be required to assist with minor boat maintenance and repairs, as well as general yard upkeep.
-Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Requirements
-Proven experience operating travel lifts or similar heavy machinery.
-Strong attention to safety protocols and procedures.
-Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
-Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance are a plus.
-Excellent communication skills to interact with team members effectively.
-Travel Lift/Boat Forklift certification is a plus.
- Must have ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to repeatedly climb up and down ladder, stoop, bend, kneel, lift, squat, operate hand controls required
- Travel Lift operators work in all weather conditions including rain, sleet, snow, wind, sun etc etc
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40+ per week
Benefits:
•401(k)
•Dental insurance
•Health insurance
•Paid time off
Compensation Package:
•Overtime pay
•Yearly Bonuses
Schedule:
•Monday to Friday
•Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
You must respond to this post with your Name, Contact info and Resume and or Job History. In order to be considered you MUST have verifiable TRAVEL LIFT experience in the marine industry. While we will train the right person to be successful at our boat yard, YOU MUST have previous TRAVEL LIFT experience.

1557 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
$35/hour