Lift Operator

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Summary:

Responsible for placing vessels in and out of the dry stacks and water following all local and federal guidelines. Responsible for maintaining all dry stack areas.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): 

• Coordinate with Supervisor and marina office staff the loading and unloading of vessels between the dry stack, drop well, work racks and tenant services.
• Use visual and radio communication to verify traffic stopping in both directions before crossing roads and parking areas.
• Verify all Forklift visual and audio safety equipment is working properly.
• Maintain the upkeep, organization, and cleanliness of the dry stack areas.
• Work with supervisor on vessel placement and sales of dry stack berths.
• Maintain and log the equipment used in all dry stack operations, including but not limited to, fork trucks, front end loaders, golf carts and forklifts.
• Washing and cleaning vessels that have been transported on the lifts and other vessels that require assistance.
• Proper handling of vessels during transportation and after delivery to the water or dry stack.
• Assists with fuel when needed and ensures safe fueling procedures.
• Assists with pump-outs ensuring proper sanitary procedures.
• Provides general assistance with special events.
• Maintains continual communication with vessels, marina office and fuel dock to ensure timely and efficient dock arrivals, dock departures, including daily radio contact as well as sharing information toward slip/dry stack usage and planning.
• Routinely greets all arrivals and anticipates vessel needs and providing such within marina’s ability to perform; assists guest services by promoting timely departure with vessel; advises guest services of any changes or requests from vessel; remain available for vessel to cast off or other tasks as needed for safe departure.
• Is prepared to cover assignments for others in the marina department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Have and maintain a current Florida’s driver’s license.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work near or around toxic or caustic chemicals while wearing proper personal protection equipment and following strict company safety standards. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate to high.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The role involves frequent use of hands and arms for reaching and manipulation of objects and the occasional requirement to stoop or crouch. Regular communication both verbal and auditory is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This role requires continuous and frequent use of the computer, printer, keyboard and other related equipment.