Jobs

Current Job Openings

These job openings represent some of the positions available with companies who are members of the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA). MMTA does not provide employment services. Please contact each listing member directly if you would like more information about any of these positions. Please note that MMTA is not responsible for immediate removal of any position that has been filled.
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Current Job Openings

Job Posted:

Are you looking to spend your workdays by the water? Abel’s Marina and Boatyard is seeking a hardworking, dependable, and enthusiastic Marina & Boatyard worker to join our team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our daily waterfront and yard operations, ensuring our facility runs smoothly and our customers’ vessels are meticulously cared for. Whether you are an experienced marine professional or looking to launch your career in the marine industry, Abel’s Marina & Boatyard offers a fast-paced, hands-on work environment with opportunities for advancement, skill development, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Vessel Handling: Assist with boat launching, hauling, loading onto lifts, trailers, and the storage of boats onto stands.
  • Boat Maintenance: Perform boat bottom painting, power washing, hull cleaning, buffing and waxing, and detailing.
  • Boat Service: Engine work, carpentry, mechanical, fiberglassing, painting, step masts, and rigging.
  • Facility Upkeep: Maintain overall cleanliness of the marina and boatyard, maintenance and repair equipment.
  • Team Support: Work closely with our operations manager and other technicians to prepare boats on time.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs, and comfortably climb in and out of boats.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during peak boating season.
  • Strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and excellent teamwork skills.
  • Experience in towing trailers, operating machinery, or basic boat handling is a huge plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate!

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

Pay: $16.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Apply through Indeed https://www.indeed.com/job/yard-crew-member-bd970ca5bd10600e

Job Posted:

$24-$28 per hour, based on qualifications

Marine Yard Specialist – Royal River Boat Repair

Description:

Come work with us here on the beautiful Royal River! Royal River Boat Repair is a full-service boatyard that handles both pleasure craft and commercial vessels. 

We are seeking part-time and full-time yard specialists.  We are open to hiring seasonal employees.  

Responsibilities:

  • Pressure washing boats as they are hauled out of the water.
  • Framing and shrink wrapping boats for winter storage.
  • Support winterization activities as part of the Yard Crew team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be capable of engaging in heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds
  • Prior related boat yard experience is preferred but not necessary.

Job Type:

Full-time or part-time, Year-round, Mon-Fri 

Overtime available seasonally if desired

Full-time Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA), paid holidays, vacation time, sick pay, and 401k with employer match.

Health insurance premiums for employees are 100% covered by Royal River Boat.

How to reach out:
Please email [email protected] with your resume if interested.

Job Posted:

Boatyard Yard Crew Member

Location: Southport, ME
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22 – $27 hourly

Are you looking for a hands-on, physically active job in the marine industry? We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Boatyard Yard Crew Member to join our team! This role is essential in keeping our boatyard running smoothly, assisting with vessel handling, maintenance, and general yard operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Haul, launch, block, and move boats using boatyard equipment
  • Pressure wash and clean hulls for maintenance and repairs
  • Assist with bottom painting, sanding, and basic boat maintenance
  • Maintain a clean and organized boatyard and work area
  • Operate forklifts, travel lifts, and other heavy equipment (training provided if necessary)
  • Assist technicians and craftsmen as needed in various boat repair and maintenance tasks
  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines for equipment use and boat handling

Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a boatyard or marine environment (preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Comfortable with physical labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
  • Basic knowledge of boat handling and marine maintenance (a plus)
  • Willingness to learn and take direction
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible work week (4×10, 5×8, or 4×9+1×4)
  • Health insurance, including HSA compatible plan
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Voluntary benefits, including dental, additional STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and certification training
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment

Hodgdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you enjoy working around boats and being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Apply today! Go to https://www.hodgdonyachtservices.com/maine-boatyard-careers or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Maine boatyard jobs are both challenging and rewarding, and with three locations across the Boothbay region, Hodgdon Yacht Services offers a top-notch work environment. We’re part of Hodgdon, a company that has been family owned and operated since 1816 and is dedicated to maintaining a highly skilled workforce that sets the standard. You’ll be joining a talented team and will undoubtedly learn new skills. There will be opportunities to progress, advance, and have a successful career.

At Hodgdon Yacht Services, you’ll spend your days thinking about boats, talking about boats, looking at boats, and fixing boats. HYS facilities are located right on the water, so you’ll even get the added benefit of prime views of Maine’s picturesque coast while you’re at work!

GROW WITH US, BECOME A PART OF HODGDON. 

​Being part of Hodgdon means that you have access to an unrivaled history and deep knowledge of boats and boat owners. We have access to a work force of highly skilled tradesmen and women and innovative engineering team. The opportunity for staff exchange across divisions provides a range of opportunities and keeps our employees engaged and continually learning new skills.

​The team that we’re looking to grow is a passionate, authentic, dedicated, and hard-working group. We care about innovation, teamwork, respect, flexibility, having a positive attitude, and exceeding expectations. If this sounds like you, apply today at https://www.hodgdonyachtservices.com/maine-boatyard-careers.

Job Posted:

Strouts Point Wharf Co. in South Freeport is a full-service, versatile, boat yard and marina in South Freeport, Maine. Located 13 miles from Portland and 9 miles from Brunswick, on the Harraseeket River, on Casco Bay, we are dedicated to the art of boat restoration and repair.

We have ample space, excellent equipment and a team of skilled and experienced craftsmen that allow Strouts Point to thrive as a high-end company offering a full range of services.

If you’re interested in joining our team anywhere from a mechanic to working in the office, tending the docks to skilled carpentry send a resume to [email protected], PO BOX 780, South Freeport, Maine 04078, call us (207) 865-3899 or come visit us at 5 Wharf Road in South Freeport!

Services

    • Woodwork and composite fabrication and repair
    • Finish work ranging from traditional varnish to AwlGrip
    • Honda Outboard Dealer, selling and servicing Honda Engines
    • Diesel inboards, gasoline inboards and outboards, complete vessel systems
    • Storage, winterization, & shrink wrapping
    • Dockage and Moorings, fuel, holding tank pump out, parking, showers, and laundry.
    • Hauling and Launching
    • Complete Detailing
    • Rigging

Our Facilities and Equipment

    • 10k square feet inside storage
    • Fully equipped wood/fiberglass shop with a finish booth
    • Fully equipped mechanic shop
    • Marina accommodating boats to 120’ with up to 480amp service.
    • Marine Travelift and 15-Ton Hydraulic Trailer
    • 15-Ton Crane
    • 2 workboats

Job Posted:

Yard Manager Opening

John Williams Boat Co

Job description

The Yard Manager is responsible for supervising all yard activities working closely with Service Manager on planning and scheduling all yard activities including launching and hauling, physically locating boats, maintenance of waterfront equipment including floats, ramps, moorings and yard watercraft. Ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements:
– Previous experience in marine related management
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Salary: Depends on Experience

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Marine industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Please send resumes and inquiries to [email protected]

Careers and Training

Consider a Career in the Marine Trades

Whether you are just getting started thinking about a career, or maybe thinking about a career change, the marine trades in Maine is an industry full of opportunity and you can be part of it. America’s marine industry began in Maine and today it combines centuries-old traditional skills with some of the most cutting-edge technologies of the future. Maine hosts hundreds of companies involved in products and services such as:

  • Boat Building
  • Marine Engineering and Design
  • Marine Electronics
  • Sail Making and Rigging
  • Management
  • Woodworking and Joinery
  • Marine Mechanics and Systems
  • Painting and Finishing
  • Equipment Operations
  • Yacht Captains
  • Sales and Marketing
  • …and MORE

The marine trades allow you to use your skills in fields like math, drafting, electronics, mechanics, woodworking and chemistry to build a lucrative and rewarding career. You can also be involved in the exciting field of composite technology. Approximately 90% of Maine boat builders utilize composite technologies in their work today. Not only that, the skills used in composite technology are in high demand around the world. Contact us for more information about career opportunities in the marine trades industry.

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Training

Maine Marine Trades Association

Please check our event page for information on training events for the marine industry. Some of the topics we offer include:

  • OSHA 10-Hour Industry Safety Certification
  • Crane Operator Safety Training
  • Straddle-lift Safety Training
  • Hydraulic Trailer Safety Training
  • Hydraulic Systems Training
  • Certification testing for the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)

The Landing School
Maine is fortunate to be home to The Landing School, one of the top marine industry training centers in the United States. The Landing School in Arundel is also the only school in the world offering accredited programs in yacht design, wooden boat building, composite boat building and marine systems under one roof – and the only residential yacht design degree program in the United States. The Landing School is an innovative training ground for the future of the marine industry, providing men and women pursuing their passion for boats with the education and inspiration to turn their passion into a career.
For more information

Southern Maine Community College 
With help from the Maine Quality Center funding, SMCC’s South Portland Campus has been offering Basic Yamaha Outboard Technician training. For more information email: [email protected] or call 207-741-5951.

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