1st Class Drydock Worker (Job ID: 1408)

Colonna's Shipyard • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Drydock Worker at Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. you will perform duties in all docking operations and waterfront activities at Colonna’s Shipyard to include the dry docks, Marine Travelift facility and Marine Railway. The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability, to include evenings/weekends/holidays, to support production/operations.

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years of shipyard experience in a dock shop or related maritime trade.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools associated with trade.
• Must be willing to lead and instruct lower classmen on various tasks.
• Must be able to stand and remain at assigned worksite for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow complex instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate Marine Railway.
• Ability to operate Marine Travelift.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and set up equipment for docking operations for all dock facilities.
• Build blocks to height for docking operations independently.
• Perform line handling duties on all docking facilities during docking operations.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, such as forklifts/MEWP/telehandler, during dock shop operations.
• Perform mooring operations for vessels in accordance with requirements.
• Guide Marine Travelift on and off piers, as well as grade beams.
• Pull straps and lead reconfiguration on Marine Travelift.
• Perform track watch duties on Marine Railway.
• Perform basic table saw and bandsaw operations, as well as chainsaw operations and maintenance.
• Perform intermediate small boat operations.
• Gather and deliver tools, materials, and equipment to work site/shop.
• Lead small group to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of docking facilities, shop, and tools.
• Perform maintenance tasks (to include physical labor activities, pressure washing, painting, etc.) of docking facilities and waterfront assets, such as oil booms and work floats.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k retirement program with match
• paid holidays
• competitive paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed