Marine Carpenter

HIKINEX•Mobile, AL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Lead Marine Carpenter to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead marine construction and repair projects on the water. You will do everything from driving pilings and building heavy docks to installing high-end boat lifts and handling finish carpentry. This is a role for a skilled, independent tradesman who takes pride in top-quality work and knows how to operate commercial boats and heavy equipment safely.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in marine construction or heavy carpentry.
Must have a valid State of Alabama Boater's License (or be willing to get it immediately upon hire).
Proven ability to safely run tractors/trackhoes and operate commercial-sized vessels.
A strong focus on final product quality control, zero cutting corners, and excellent communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

Install pilings, bulkheads, structural framing, piers, decking, and roof trusses.
Operate a vibro unit on a tractor/trackhoe to safely and accurately drive pylons into place (using water jets when needed to push through mud layers).
Safely operate a 20x40 commercial barge and police-style support boats to move crew, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
Assemble and install top-of-the-line hydraulic boat lifts.
Disconnect/reconnect existing 120V single-phase lift controls, set up solar charging units, and wire up battery tenders.
Check oil, fluids, and fuel on boats and tractors daily.
Look ahead at project plans to make sure the crew never runs out of materials.
Enforce quality control and lead projects with autonomy.