Boat Handler / Hauler Fall Storage Season (Seasonal)

Boat Handler / Hauler – Fall Storage Season (Seasonal)

Long Lake, MN | Lake Minnetonka Area
Seasonal Full-Time | September–November | $25–$30/Hour

Help Bring the Boating Season to a Safe Finish

When most people are putting their boats away for the winter, our busiest season begins.

River Valley Marine is hiring experienced Boat Handlers / Haulers to support our Fall Haul-Out and Winter Storage season. You'll safely transport premium boats from Lake Minnetonka marinas, private docks, and customer homes to our service center for winterization, maintenance, and indoor storage.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience hauling boats, operating trucks and trailers, or working in a marina or marine dealership. If you take pride in handling valuable equipment with care and enjoy working around boats every day, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you've worked as a Boat Hauler, Boat Handler, Marine Transport Driver, Marina Operator, Yard Technician, CDL Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator, Delivery Driver, or Marine Service Professional, your experience could be a great fit.

Pay & Schedule

• $25–$30/hour, based on experience


• Seasonal Full-Time: September–November


• Monday–Friday


• 40–50+ hours per week


• Overtime available during peak haul-out season

Why River Valley Marine?

• Work around premium boats every day, including Bennington, Cobalt, Chris-Craft, Alumacraft, and more


• Join one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers


• Family-owned since 1996


• Professional, team-oriented environment


• Opportunity to return each spring and fall—or explore full-time opportunities within River Valley Companies

What You'll Do

• Safely transport boats between marinas, private residences, launches, and our Long Lake service center


• Retrieve boats from the water during fall haul-out season


• Load, unload, trailer, and position boats for winter storage


• Operate pickup trucks, one-ton trucks, trailers, forklifts, and yard equipment


• Secure boats for transport using proper procedures and safety practices


• Complete pre-trip inspections and transport documentation


• Assist with staging boats for winterization, storage, and customer pickup


• Represent River Valley Marine professionally while working at customer homes, docks, and marinas

What We're Looking For

• Experience towing trailers, boats, RVs, or heavy equipment


• Boat handling, marina, marine dealership, or transportation experience preferred


• Comfortable operating bumper-pull, gooseneck, or fifth-wheel trailers


• CDL is a plus, but not required


• Clean driving record and strong safety mindset


• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working independently


• Able to work outdoors in changing fall weather


• Valid driver's license required

Benefits

Seasonal team members enjoy competitive pay, company apparel, employee discounts, and the opportunity to return each season. High-performing employees are often considered for future seasonal or full-time positions within River Valley Companies.

About River Valley Marine

River Valley Marine has been serving Minnesota boaters since 1996. Our Lake Minnetonka location supports one of the Midwest's busiest boating communities, helping customers enjoy every season—from spring launch to fall haul-out and winter storage.

Our team is known for professionalism, attention to detail, and treating every customer's boat like it's our own.

Apply Today

If you're searching for Boat Handler jobs, Boat Hauler jobs, Marine Transport Driver jobs, Marina jobs, Boat Delivery Driver jobs, CDL jobs, Heavy Equipment Operator jobs, Trailer Driver jobs, Marine Yard jobs, Seasonal Marine jobs, Fall Haul-Out jobs, or Winter Storage jobs in the Lake Minnetonka area, we'd love to hear from you.

Help boaters finish the season the right way—and become part of one of Minnesota's most respected marine teams.