What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Travel Lift Operator position at Norton Yachts?
Join our team at Norton Yachts, a family-owned marine industry leader in Deltaville, Virginia, since 1948. We are looking for a dedicated Travel Lift Operator & Bottom Painter to help us deliver the dream of the boating lifestyle to our community.
About the Role
This dual-role position is critical to our yard operations, ensuring vessels are handled with the highest level of care and precision.
- Travel Lift Operator: You will be responsible for the safe hauling, launching, and blocking of powerboats and sailboats.
- Bottom Painter: You will perform essential hull maintenance, including pressure washing, acid cleaning, sanding, and applying high-quality anti-fouling paint.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate travel lifts and hydraulic lifts to move vessels up to 50 feet.
- Properly block and secure boats for land storage or service work.
- Execute professional "bottom jobs," including marking waterlines, dewaxing, and applying epoxy primers and ablative paints.
- Conduct hull inspections and assessments to identify necessary off-season services.
- Collaborate with our Ops Manager to maintain a tight schedule and meet customer expectations.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Proven experience operating marine travel lifts and performing professional hull painting.
- Detail-Oriented: A "conscientious and detail-oriented" approach to every vessel, treating every boat as if it were your own.
- Safety-First Mindset: Strict adherence to safety protocols to protect yourself, your teammates, and our clients' investments.
- Team Player: Someone who values clear communication and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why Norton Yachts?
- Our Culture: We are a family business with deep roots in the Deltaville community. We foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and mutual respect.
- Professional Growth: We value our employees' input and are committed to helping you grow professionally within the business.
- The Lifestyle: We are here for one reason: to help our customers maximize their free time by "Having Fun on the Water".
How to Apply
If you are a professional who takes pride in your work , we want to hear from you.
Bonus Points if you have marine lift operator experience.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25