Seasonal Marine Transport Driver

Support Our Team During the Busiest Season on the Water

River Valley Marine of Rochester is seeking a Seasonal Full-Time Marine Transport Driver to support our team during our busiest time of year — the spring run-up. This role is critical to keeping marine products moving efficiently, safely, and professionally as we prepare customers for the boating season.

If you have experience handling boats, towing large loads, and operating commercial vehicles — and you take pride in doing things the right way — this is a great seasonal opportunity to work in the marine industry.

What to Expect

This position will begin each day at one of our Rochester-area service location. You’ll be responsible for the transportation, staging, and organization of marine products, ensuring boats are delivered safely and on time to a variety of locations.

Deliveries may include:

• Customer properties


• Public boat launches


• Storage facilities


• Other River Valley locations

The boats we service, sell, and transport range from 19 feet to 40 feet, requiring confidence, attention to detail, and strong safety awareness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport marine products safely and efficiently between locations


• Operate company vehicles and equipment, including:
  
  
  
  • Pickup trucks
  
  
  • Flatbed one-ton trucks
    
  
  
  • Rollback Truck
  
  
  • Forklift
  
  
  • Front-end loader
  
  
  
  


• Properly secure boats and equipment for transport


• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance


• Ensure all bills of lading and required paperwork are completed accurately


• Assist lot technicians and detail staff as needed


• Maintain a professional and customer-focused presence during loading and unloading


• Follow all company policies as well as state and federal transportation regulations

Qualifications

• Experience with boat handling


• Experience towing bumper pulls, fifth wheels, and gooseneck trailers
  


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively


• Ability to pass a background check


• Active cell phone required for daily communication

Schedule & Seasonal Expectations

• Seasonal Full-Time Position


• Monday–Friday: 40 hours per week


• During peak season, hours may increase up to 50 hours per week, with some evening or Saturday flexibility as needed. 


• Typical schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (or as needed)


• Hours may increase or decrease based on workload and special events

Why Work a Season at River Valley Marine

River Valley Marine is a family-owned, full-service marine dealership with a reputation for professionalism, teamwork, and doing things right. Seasonal team members play a key role in helping us deliver an exceptional experience to our customers during the most important part of the boating year.

If you enjoy being around boats, working independently, and contributing to a high-performing team during peak season, we’d love to hear from you.