ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

From Home Boat Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

VETS

Small Boat Operator II

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$36.49/hr

Small Boat Operator II DoD Secret Clearance Required Location: San Clemente Island, CA Position ... This position works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from ...

Sims Limited

Skimmer Boat Operator

Jersey City, NJ

Operate skimmer boat equipment to remove surface debris and contaminants from waterways * Conduct ... Prior hands-on experience operating and navigating watercraft, specifically specialized equipment ...

Sims Limited

Skimmer Boat Operator

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Operate skimmer boat equipment to remove surface debris and contaminants from waterways * Conduct ... Prior hands-on experience operating and navigating watercraft, specifically specialized equipment ...

CCMC

Boat Captain

Cypress, TX · On-site

Residents enjoy recreational boating, skiing, and boat docks inspired homes along a recreational ... Operating a motor-driven boat to carry passengers * Following all safety protocols for loading and ...

CCMC Community Management

Boat Captain

Cypress, TX · On-site

Residents enjoy recreational boating, skiing, and boat docks inspired homes along a recreational ... Operating a motor-driven boat to carry passengers * Following all safety protocols for loading and ...

CCMC

Boat Captain

Cypress, TX · On-site

Residents enjoy recreational boating, skiing, and boat docks inspired homes along a recreational ... Operating a motor-driven boat to carry passengers * Following all safety protocols for loading and ...

CCMC Community Management

Boat Captain

Cypress, TX

Residents enjoy recreational boating, skiing, and boat docks inspired homes along a recreational ... Operating a motor-driven boat to carry passengers * Following all safety protocols for loading and ...

CCMC Community Management

Boat Captain

Cypress, TX

Residents enjoy recreational boating, skiing, and boat docks inspired homes along a recreational ... Operating a motor-driven boat to carry passengers * Following all safety protocols for loading and ...

CRH

Boat Pilot

Belpre, OH · On-site

Position Overview The Boat Pilot will be responsible for operating a tow boat to position and move ... Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. * Must be willing to work nights ...

CRH

Boat Pilot

Belpre, OH

Position Overview The Boat Pilot will be responsible for operating a tow boat to position and move ... Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. * Must be willing to work nights ...

Callan Marine Ltd

Crew Boat Captain

Galveston, TX · On-site

... including operating engines, steering, and maintaining and repairing the vessel. The Crew Boat ... away from home at remote project locations for extended durations. • Must be reliable and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsBoat Operator JobsFrom Home Boat Operator Jobs

From Home Boat Operator information

See salary details

$11

$20

$29

How much do from home boat operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for from home boat operator in the United States is $20.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities are hiring for From Home Boat Operator jobs? Cities with the most From Home Boat Operator job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Boat Operator jobs? The most popular types of Boat Operator jobs are:
What states have the most From Home Boat Operator jobs? States with the most job openings for From Home Boat Operator jobs include:
From Home Boat Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various From Home Boat Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $42,758 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Boat Operator

Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC

Beaumont, TX • On-site

$150 - $250/day

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Role Objectives: duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating lineman boats.  Works in 2-6 men crews to conduct mooring and unmooring operations of vessels as well as launch services. 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Captain/Boatman duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating linemen boats.
  • Operation of Linemen Mooring Boats.
  • Launch services as required.
  • Maintain desired courses, using navigational aids and steering mechanisms to guide boats.
  • Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
  • Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
  • Utilizes hand signals and verbal commands to ensure dock safety of crew.
  • Inspects and reports visual and auditory indications of line fraying, separation, or failure.
  • Never stands between a mooring line and quay edge.
  • Never stand in bight of any line.
  • Works in all types of weather elements.
  • Climbing vertical ladders to get on/off boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins and walkways.
  • Climbing descending water edge inclines of varying steepness, length, and construction ie Earth, rock, concrete, wood.
  • Manually pulling/pushing/lifting/dragging vessel/barge mooring lines from water to a mooring bollard/bit/cleat ashore or vice versa.
  • Identify best practices for training needs.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
  • Organizational skills
  • Initiative
  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Problem solving
  • Planning
  • Active listening
  • Service orientation
  • Marine Operations
  • Customer Service

Education/Exerience:
  • High School degree or equivalent or another related field required.
  • Boat operator certification required.
  • Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal Waters  
  • Current TWIC
  • Hazard Awareness Training
  • Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: 
  • Required to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, lift, pull, drag, reach; stand, walk, talk, hear and swim
  • Must exert up to 50 pounds of force/lifting/dragging, up to 150 pounds, and an amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices
  • Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water

Working Conditions: 
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
  • Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water