Yard Assistant - Full Time

This role is perfect for those who love the water, enjoy working outdoors, and are eager to grow their skills in the boating industry. As a part of the Yard Personnel at Longshore Boats, you’ll be an essential part of our service team, ensuring all boats in our care are maintained to the highest standards and are ready for adventure.

This position can be a stepping stone to detailing, gel coat and fiberglass work, marina experience, technician certification, deckhand or deckhand positions, customer service, captain's license and so much more.

For over 30 years, Longshore Boats has been a cornerstone in the Charleston boating community, providing unforgettable experiences on the water. As a locally owned boat dealership, we are passionate about helping people escape, recreate, and share their love of boating. We are currently expanding our team and looking for motivated individuals to join us in our yard and service department. Cornhole and ping-pong skills are not required, but may come in handy at our company tournaments! And did we mention the oyster roasts and boat outing weekends?

Key Tasks:

• Safely transport/move boats on trailers using forklifts and/or tractors

• Keep boats well organized in the lot for efficient and timely movement

• Thoroughly wash and/or detail boats in a timely manner

• Assist with check-in of new boats delivered to the dealership

• Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized

• Assist with setup of boat shows

• Other tasks as assigned by management

Required Skills:

• Positive attitude and desire to learn

• Attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Ability to work efficiently and manage time unsupervised

• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity

• Collaborative attitude

• Willingness to work in all weather conditions

• Forklift and trailering experience is not required, but a plus

• Boating experience is required

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Insurance: We care about our employees' health and wellbeing, so we offer affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to all full-time employees after 60 days.

• Vacation: The boating industry is all about relaxation and recharging; we want our employees to experience the same, so we offer 1 week of paid vacation for full-time employees after 1 year and 2 weeks of paid vacation after 2 years.

• Holidays: Holidays are meant to be spent celebrating with loved ones, so we offer 5 annual paid holidays.

• Growth: Throughout the year, you'll have opportunities to attend paid outside training programs with other Certified professionals, learn from growth-minded coworkers, and collaborate on your personal professional pathway.

• Discounts: We want our employees to be able to participate in the lifestyle that we love, so we offer discounts on boats, boat service, parts, accessories, and merchandise.

• We're a family at LSB, so we put on company-funded events, such as offshore fishing excursions, oyster roasts, boat-outing day trips, and more, in order to encourage team bonding.

We live our values meaning you'll be treated as you should be in a friendly, culturally diverse work environment.

Do you have what it takes? If so, apply today by applying online.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws