Travel Lift/Heavy Equipment Operator - Hornblower Marine

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Travel Lift / Heavy Equipment Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of travel lifts and heavy equipment during vessel haul-outs, launches, and yard movements, assisting in daily yard operations while maintaining strict adherence to safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with travel lift operations including vessel haul-outs, launches, blocking, and repositioning.
• Operate or support the operation of heavy equipment such as travel lifts, forklifts, and yard equipment under supervision.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report equipment or safety concerns immediately.
• Act as ground support during lifts, including line handling, spotting, and communication with operators.
• Follow established lift plans, yard traffic controls, and safety procedures at all times.
• Assist with vessel blocking, stands, cribbing, and securing vessels in the yard.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the yard.
• Coordinate with supervisors and production teams to support daily operational needs.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and equipment certifications as required.
• Support routine equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting as assigned.
• Respond to changing priorities and operational demands in a fast-paced marine environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience working in a marine, industrial, or heavy-equipment environment preferred.
• Basic experience or familiarity with travel lifts, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices and willingness to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and ground crews.
• Willingness to learn lift procedures, vessel handling, and yard operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Physically capable of performing manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.