Labourer, Boatyard & Marine Travelift (Operator In Training)

Located in Campbell River, Ocean Pacific Marine is the most comprehensive marine store and boatyard on Northern Vancouver Island. Serviced by a 110ton Marine Travelift, Ocean Pacific Marine has been providing parts and service to recreational boaters and commercial vessels in the Campbell River area since 1985. Boatyard projects vary in scope from local recreational & commercial vessels to Department of National Defense & Government of Canada vessels including Coast Guard & RCMP.

We are currently accepting applications for a:

· Labourer, Boatyard & Marine Travelift (Operator in Training)

The successful candidate maintains a clean and safe boatyard while:

· working with the Marine Travelift team to lift, pressure-wash, and secure vessels in the Boatyard.

· setting up various equipment around the Boatyard using a forklift.

· performing regular maintenance on tools and equipment.

· ensuring safety and environmental procedures are followed at all times.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in the Marine Repair industry. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, physically-fit, safety-conscious and have previous experience working in an industrial environment. Training to become certified Operator on the Marine Travelift will be provided.

The candidate must be able to pressure wash vessels for long periods of time and regularly lift and secure 50-pound wooden blocks beneath vessel hulls.

This is a full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday position. Afterhours and weekend work will be required to accommodate emergency & specialty vessel lifts.

Hourly wage plus extended medical & dental benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9 (required)

Work Location: In person