Forklift Operator Lift

ROBERT J. TREFFERS

**** ****** ****, **********, ** 33755

305-***-**** ************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

As a seasoned marine travel lift and forklift operator with a deep passion for the boating industry, I’m looking to bring my skills and strong work ethic to a team that values reliability, precision, and customer relationships. With years of experience operating large- capacity lifts and forklifts, and a history of supporting boat owners and yard teams, I’m eager to join a facility where I can grow with the community and contribute to high-quality marine service.

EXPERIENCE

Largo Intercoastal Marina – Largo, FL (June 2023 – Present) Marine Forklift Operator – Operating large-capacity marine forklifts to launch and retrieve vessels. Organizing boats in dry stack storage. Yard maintenance and customer support. Oversee safe vessel hauling, launching, and blocking. Bridgeport Boatworks – Bridgeport, CT (Jan 2023 – May 2023) Marine Travel Lift Operator – Operated 75-ton travel lift independently. Responsible for blocking, launching, and hauling vessels. Worked closely with boat owners to ensure satisfaction. Maintained yard safety and order.

Safe Harbor – Marathon Key, FL (May 2022 – Dec 2022) Marine Travel Lift Operator – Sole operator of 75-ton marina bull. Handled all aspects of launching and blocking vessels. Maintained clean, organized yard. Provided support and communication with boat owners. Worked independently with strong attention to safety. Driscoll Boat Works – San Diego, CA (2 years)

Marine Travel Lift Operator – Supervisor: George Castro. Operated 100-ton, 25-ton travel lifts, Pettibone Crane, Marina Bull, and forklifts. Responsible for hauling, blocking, splashing of vessels. Maintained clean yard. Certified diver and experienced deckhand. Sea View Boat Yard – Seattle & Bellingham, WA (4 years) Marine Travel Lift Operator – President: Teil Reese. Operated 88-ton and 100-ton travel lifts. Handled launching, blocking, and hauling of vessels. Kept yard organized and clean. Marine Group Boat Works – San Diego, CA (7 years)

Marine Travel Lift Operator – Supervisor: Todd Roberts. Operated 665-ton, 100-ton, and 35-ton travel lifts. Maintained yard cleanliness. Operated 33ft. tug for assisting yachts into ways. Diver on all big lifts to inspect straps and pins. EDUCATION

Some college experience. Attended Maritime Institute and passed the 100-ton 6-pack test. AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

- Maritime Institute 100-ton 6-pack

- Certified Diver

- Over 365 days at sea as a deckhand

- 10 years of travel lift experience