Location: Deltaville, VA
About the Role
A hands-on outdoor role supporting the full-service yard. Responsibilities include haul-outs, bottom painting, washing, boat handling, yard equipment use, and assisting technicians. Ideal for someone who wants to learn the marine trade in a respected Chesapeake Bay yard.
Key Responsibilities
Boatyard Operations
- Assist with haul-outs and launches using a 50-ton travel lift
- Operate or learn forklifts, hydraulic trailers, pressure washers, and yard equipment
- Set jackstands, keel blocks, and cribbing
- Move boats under supervision
Boat Preparation & Maintenance
- Bottom painting (ablative, hard, barrier coat support)
- Tape, sand, wash, and prep hulls
- Wash and detail boats
- Install zincs/anodes
- Assist technicians with general tasks
General Yard Support
- Maintain clean, safe yard conditions
- Assist with waste disposal and materials handling
- Load/unload supplies
- Support foreman, service team, and lift operator
- Follow safety procedures
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Ability to work outdoors year-round
- Comfortable around boats, heights, machinery, and water
- Reliable work ethic
- Willingness to learn
Preferred
- Marina/boatyard experience
- Forklift or travel-lift experience
- Painting/sanding/construction background
- Familiarity with bottom paint
- Boat handling experience
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- 75% employer-paid health insurance
- Two-week paid Christmas shutdown
- Paid holidays + PTO
- Year-round steady work
- Training in bottom paint, boat handling, lift operation, and safety
How to Apply:
Email service@nortonyachts.com or apply in person at Norton Yachts, Deltaville, VA.
NORTON YACHTS BENEFITS
We offer health insurance, 5 weeks paid vacation, dental insurance, 401K + Matching, Flexible Schedule, Competitive Pay, Opportunities for growth, advancement and job training.