We provide the ultimate boating experience for our clients, while establishing a winning culture for our employees. We are the largest dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks and have expanded into Florida at Palm Beach Gardens and Key Largo. We are poised to continue rapid growth, organically and through acquisitions. We are fast-paced, demanding excellence from within so we may provide lasting on water memories for boaters everywhere.

Our growth mindset also extends to our workforce, providing paid opportunities to learn and develop. We place no limits on what is possible as we strive not just to be the biggest, but the best! If you are ready to meet high standards while reaping the rewards of your hard work, come join our team today and be a part of something BIG. Big Thunder Marine.  

Job Status:  Full-Time

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Salary: Pay commensurate with experience. 

Essential Functions Statement(s) 

• Assess repairs to ensure proper materials are on hand and ready.
• Selects and mixes coating to produce desired color to match existing color on the watercraft.
• Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
• Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mixers  
• Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes,         
• Conceal blemishes in workpieces, such as nicks and dents, using fillers such as putty.
• Make any and all repairs complete with the utmost quality standards.
• Perform quality checks throughout and at completion of jobs assigned to them or the team.
• Keep a clean and safe work area.  Follow safety procedures.  
• Responsible for following the quality systems procedures and standard operating procedures.  
• Cleans customer boats and ensures they are ready for pick up.
• Polishes and waxes boats as needed.
• Reports all damage or malfunctioning equipment to the Service Manager.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. 
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. 
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:                         High School Diploma or GED is preferred

Experience:                       1-2 years bottom paint and / or detailing experience preferred

Computer Skills:                 Basic computer skills needed

Certifications & Licenses:   Licenses: Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Class E drivers and MO boaters license       

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment with moderate noise level when working indoors. Outdoor and marine environment may contain uneven and slippery surfaces. Noise level may increase substantially upon interaction with watercraft. 

Big Thunder Marine has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. 

Big Thunder Marine is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off