Dockhand - Seattle/Lake Union

Dockhand (Seasonal PT/FT) 

Seattle Boat is hiring for multiple dockhands to join our marina team for the 2026 season!  

Love for the outdoors, supporting customers with excellence, and passion for hardwork is a must!  

Who we are:
Over the past 40 years, Seattle Boat Co. has become a premier marine dealership situated in the heart of the world's finest, most spectacular boating waterways. Our excellent customer service and business management enable us to provide a great environment for our people and make meaningful contributions to our community.
We live by the following core values: We CARE, we are ETHICAL, we are DRIVEN, and we are LEADERS! 

Seasonal Commitment | April/May – End of August/September 

Compensation: $21.30/hour  

Anticipated Hours: 25-35/week  

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older  

Location: Seattle/Lake Union Primary, Bellevue (Newport) Secondary (flexibility to cover shifts at other locations as needed)

What You’ll Get: 

• Real-world experience you can add to your resume 

• Exposure to how a high-functioning marina operates  

• A fun, active role  

• A supportive team that’s happy to teach you along the way 
  

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Assisting customers with loading and unloading of boats 

• Preparing boats for customer use (putting on/off covers, stocking ice, helping with inflatables) 

• Supporting our Fork Lift Operators in getting boats in and out of the water  

• Providing an “all hands-on deck” mentality to all dock operations  

What We’re Looking For: 

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  • 18 Years of age or older 
  
  
  
  

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  • Commitment of your full-summer 
  
  
  
  

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  • Willingness to work summer holidays  
  
  
  
  

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  • Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individuals 
  
  
  
  

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  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn 
  
  
  
  

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  • A good work ethic and positive attitude 
  
  
  
  

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  • Willingness to obtain a Washington State boater safety card 
  
  
  
  

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  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record 
  
  
  
  

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  • Boating experience
    
  
  
  
  

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  • A love for being on and around the water 
    
  
  
  
  

Sound like your kind of summer? Apply and join us on the water! 

Seattle Boat Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, family care status, sex (which includes sexual harassment, gender harassment and harassment based on, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.