Yardman

Boat Transport & Seasonal Service Technician

Blackwell Marine Services Ltd - Delavan, WI

About the Role

Blackwell Marine Services is looking for a dependable, hands-on Boat Transport & Seasonal Service Technician to handle the pickup, delivery, and seasonal preparation of customer boats. This is a key role in our operation: you'll be the person who safely moves boats between our facility, launch ramps, and customer locations, and who gets them ready to run in spring and put away properly for winter.

If you're mechanically inclined, comfortable towing and handling boats, and take pride in treating customer property with care, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Pickup & Delivery

• Safely tow, transport, and deliver boats between the Blackwell Marine facility, customer homes, marinas, and boat launches

• Load, unload, launch, and retrieve boats at ramps and lifts

• Properly secure boats and trailers for transport (straps, tie-downs, lighting, plugs)

• Perform pre-trip inspections of tow vehicles and trailers

• Communicate with customers professionally during pickup and drop-off

• Keep accurate records of each move (locations, condition notes, mileage)

Winterization (Fall)

• Drain and flush cooling systems; add marine antifreeze

• Fog engines and stabilize/treat fuel systems

• Change engine oil and lower-unit/gear oil as needed

• Remove, charge, and store batteries

• Drain water systems, livewells, and plumbing

• Shrink-wrap or cover boats for off-season storage

• Inspect and note any service issues for follow-up

Summerization / Spring Commissioning

• Re-install batteries, drain plugs, and components removed for storage

• Check and top off all fluids; replace filters as needed

• Remove antifreeze and recommission cooling and plumbing systems

• Inspect belts, hoses, impellers, and steering/controls

• Test-run engines and verify all systems before delivery

• Detail and prep boats for the season as required

General

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and transport equipment

• Follow safety procedures for lifting, towing, and shop work

• Assist with other yard, storage, and service tasks during peak season

Qualifications

Required

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Experience towing trailers (boat trailers strongly preferred)

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn marine systems

• Ability to follow procedures and work independently

• Reliable, punctual, and customer-focused

Preferred

• Prior marine service, dealership, or powersports experience

• Familiarity with inboard, outboard, and sterndrive systems

• Experience with shrink-wrapping and winterization

• Boat launch/retrieval experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs

• Comfortable working outdoors in seasonal conditions

• Able to bend, kneel, climb, and work on and around boats and trailers

Schedule & Compensation

• Seasonal work with heavy demand in spring and fall

• Hours vary with the season; flexibility required during peak periods

• Compensation based on experience