3rd Class Drydock Worker (Job ID: 1206)

3rd Class Drydock Worker Purpose

As a Drydock Worker at Colonnas Shipyard Inc., you will assist in all docking operations and waterfront activities at Colonnas 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, and holidays to support production and operations.

Essential Duties & 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 sites and shops. • 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.

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.

Company Culture and Benefits

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry. Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, including medical, dental, vision options, company-paid disability insurance, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).