Seasonal Marine & Powersports Lot Technician / Detailer

Seasonal Marine & Powersports Lot Technician / Detailer

River Valley Powersport & Marine – Rochester, MN
Seasonal Position | Up to $25/hour | Lot Operations | Equipment Handling | Inventory Management

Love boats, ATVs, and powersports equipment? Enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and keeping inventory organized and presentation-ready?

River Valley Powersport & Marine in Rochester is hiring a Seasonal Marine & Powersports Lot Technician / Detailer to support our busiest boating and riding season. This position is primarily focused on lot operations, equipment movement, and inventory organization, with detailing and cleanup as a secondary responsibility.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, organized lots and ensuring boats and powersports units are properly staged, accessible, and ready for customer delivery or showroom display.

You’ll work daily around boats, ATVs, side-by-sides, personal watercraft, and other marine and powersports equipment while playing a critical role in dealership operations.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is maintaining dealership lots, managing inventory placement, and supporting equipment movement across sales, service, and staging areas. You will ensure the lot remains organized, safe, and efficient while supporting the dealership’s ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Detailing duties are secondary and include preparing equipment so it is clean, presentable, and ready for display or customer pickup during peak season.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates interested in marine, powersports, automotive, or equipment operations who enjoy physical work and being part of a fast-paced dealership team.

Primary Responsibilities: Lot Operations & Inventory Management

Maintain clean, organized, and professional sales and service lots

Move, park, stage, and organize boats, ATVs, UTVs, trailers, and marine equipment

Assist with inventory management to ensure equipment is accessible and properly positioned

Support sales and service departments with equipment staging and preparation

Safely operate dealership equipment including forklifts, trucks, tractors, and trailers (training provided if needed)

Properly secure, trailer, and transport equipment between lot, showroom, and service areas

Assist with maintaining overall dealership presentation and lot appearance

Work closely with dealership leadership to meet operational and scheduling needs

Secondary Responsibilities: Equipment Detailing & Preparation

Wash, wax, buff, and detail marine and powersports equipment to showroom-ready condition

Clean interior and exterior surfaces using detailing tools including buffers, pressure washers, vacuums, and specialty cleaning equipment

Prepare new and used inventory for customer delivery

Ensure equipment meets dealership presentation and quality standards

Support detailing team and assist with special projects during peak season

Schedule & Seasonal Details

Seasonal position (spring through summer, with potential extension based on business needs)

Monday–Friday: 40–45 hours per week

Saturdays as needed based on workload

Hours may vary depending on weather, inventory volume, and seasonal demand

Compensation

Up to $25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to safely move, park, and manage large equipment

Interest in marine, powersports, automotive, or equipment operations

Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated

Ability to follow direction and work effectively with a team

Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Preferred but not required:

Experience with marine or powersports equipment

Experience with forklifts, trailering, or equipment operation

Experience with detailing, buffing, or gel coat care

Training is provided for motivated candidates willing to learn.

Why Join River Valley Powersport & Marine

River Valley Companies has been a trusted, family-owned marine and powersports dealership serving Minnesota since 1996. With locations in Rochester, Red Wing, and Lake Minnetonka, we are known for professionalism, organization, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Lot Technicians play a critical role in dealership success by ensuring inventory is properly managed, organized, and ready for sale or delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in careers in:

Marine industry

Powersports industry

Equipment operations

Automotive dealerships

Inventory management

Lot operations

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and taking pride in keeping equipment and dealership lots organized and professional, we encourage you to apply today.