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3rd Class Drydock Worker (Job ID: 1206)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc • Norfolk, VA • 15h ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities under direct supervision, include:

Lay out simple blocking arrangements and set up equipment for docking operations for all dock facilities.

Build simple keel and bilge blocks according to requirements for various vessel @types.

Perform line handling duties on Marine Travelift and Railway during docking operations.

Guide Marine Travelift on and off piers as well as grade beams.

Pull straps and assist reconfiguration on Marine Travelift.

Assist and/or perform line handling duties on the drydocks during docking and mooring operations.

Perform line handling duties pier side during mooring activities.

Perform duties as a deckhand, on vessels, during docking operations and waterfront activities.

Perform basic table saw and bandsaw operations, as well as chainsaw operations and maintenance.

Utilize powered industrial equipment, such as forklifts/MEWP/telehandler, to support dock shop operations.

Gather and deliver tools, materials, and equipment to work site/shop.

Additionally, position will:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Must have at least 1 year of shipyard experience in a dock shop or related maritime trade.

Ability to demonstrate competence in the technical skillsets needed to execute all key responsibilities.

Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial equipment certifications.

Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools associated with trade.

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 instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with small workboat operations.

Industrial carpentry experience.

Prior forklift experience.

Security Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.

Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.

May ride ships at sea for extended periods

Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.

Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts and man-lifts.

While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk and sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.

Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation

Frequent use of respirator.

Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

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