Line Handler I
Location
Portland, ME
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 07, 2026
**POSITION SUMMARY:** Secure and remove a ship’s dock lines at port. Employee is expected to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Catches and throws heaving lines from ship’s docking.
+ Pulls mooring lines down the dock and secure to bollards and removes mooring lines from bollards.
+ Ability to train and get approval to operate pedestal crane to move cargo and personnel to/from vessel, required at levels 3 & 4.
+ Performs dock inspections prior to vessel arrival.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgement in resolving routine issues.
+ Troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices.
**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Com...
**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Catches and throws heaving lines from ship’s docking.
+ Pulls mooring lines down the dock and secure to bollards and removes mooring lines from bollards.
+ Ability to train and get approval to operate pedestal crane to move cargo and personnel to/from vessel, required at levels 3 & 4.
+ Performs dock inspections prior to vessel arrival.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgement in resolving routine issues.
+ Troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices.
**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Com...