Boat Delivery Driver

Job Title

The Driver will load, deliver and set up motor homes, trailers and/or boats for use by customers at various locations usually within a 200-mile radius. May operate company vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment to designated stores.

Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 20-30 hours/week. Must be flexible.

Pay: $19 - $21/hour

Outcomes

• Pick up and deliver trailers and/or boats to and from requested locations, including moving units between store locations; hook and unhook trailers according to Company and DOT procedures, as applicable
• Complete all set up of boats and trailers at destination, to include blocking and securing units, according to customer agreements
• Load all supplies needed for setting up units
• Pick up and deliver boats to/from customer's homes, to/from marinas and docks, and other locations
• Utilize navigation, and route-optimization tools to maximize efficiency
• Maintain organization of units on store lots
• Maintain general knowledge of units and equipment and courteously respond to customer questions
• Provide professional and friendly customer service when interacting with clients at their homes or businesses.
• Perform and record pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fueling, general cleaning, adding fluids, and minor repairs as needed; remain alert to maintenance schedules and inspection stickers
• Perform light routine maintenance on Company vehicles as directed; and maintain internal and external vehicle cleanliness
• Maintain safety protocols and observe all traffic rules while performing job duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Driver's license, clear of major infractions, and subject to approval from the insurance company
• Class B CDL/Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement preferred, but not required
• Experience towing/delivering boats and personal water craft
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Deep understanding of hitching, backing, and maneuvering a wide variety of boat trailers in tight spaces, launch ramps, and marinas
• Strong understanding of marine craft operation, and basic troubleshooting (batteries, spark plugs, etc)
• Proficient in securing heavy loads, tying down loose items
• Awareness and basic knowledge lake/river conditions. (ie Water levels, wind conditions, hazards, utilities, etc.)
• Ability to drive up to 3 hours at a time, which may include Poughkeepsie (S), Plattsburgh (N), and the Finger Lake Region (W).
• Flexibility to work Saturdays (peak, as needed)

Competencies

• Commitment to workplace safety and operating procedures
• Ability to interpret verbal and written guidelines to perform job functions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Talking and hearing, walking and sitting, using hands to grasp, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching with arms/hands, are required.
• Physical strength and endurance with ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently to move objects.
• Exposure to outside adverse environmental conditions, such as fumes, dust, oils and lubricating fluids, mechanical moving parts, moving vehicles, fluctuating weather conditions, and occasional hazardous chemicals or materials.

Disclaimer

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to/revise an employee's job duties at any time at its discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.