Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Marina Equipment Operator I

LOCATION

Portland, CT

MANAGER

Marina Facilities Lead

POSITION TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$25.36/Hr.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marina Equipment Operator I is responsible for:

• Operating boat lifts, cranes, and related equipment safely and efficiently.

• Handling the launching, retrieval, and transportation of boats to and from the water and storage areas.
• Performing routine maintenance checks on lifting equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Adhering to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Conducting thorough pre- and post-lift inspections of boats, reporting any damage or maintenance needs.
• Providing professional and courteous customer service to marina members, offering assistance and information as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of all boat movements and lift operations.
• Collaborating closely with other marina staff to coordinate boat handling activities and ensure efficient operations.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum (1) year of proven experience/qualifications in the safe operation of travel lifts, crates, telehandlers, hydraulic trailers, and forklifts
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferably boat lifts.
• Basic understanding of boat mechanics and maintenance.
• Relevant certifications in heavy machinery operation are a plus.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effective interaction with customers and team members.
• Attention to detail to ensure safe handling of boats and equipment.
• Problem-solving skills to address issues during lift operations.

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY (HSEQ) OBLIGATIONS

• Ensure task risk assessments are conducted to carry out all work safely.
• Commitment to a focus on safety and a culture of hazard identification and control.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures to protect themselves, work colleagues and the environment.
• Report all incidents, hazards and near misses, including environmental cases.
• Follow all quality control and assurance systems in place.
• Take part in annual performance appraisals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.
• Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to strand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

• Marina Facilities Department Contractual Performance
• Annual performance review

RELATIONSHIPS

This role requires a good relationship with the individuals and teams. Your communication and direct contact with Birdon clients are an important aspect of this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that Birdon's values and interests are maintained during your relationship with Marina clients, subcontractors, visitors, suppliers, and employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.

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