Helper Job ID 791
Helper Job ID 791
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14-04-2025
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Job Description
Helper
Purpose:
Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Helper to support Dock Shop operations on 1st shift 7am3:30pm) at our site in Norfolk VA.
Job Description:
- Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
- Perform duties such as fire watch assisting welders and technicians running electrical cable on shore locations onboard ships and other vessels as needed.
- Move supplies and materials to proper locations by hand or hand trucks.
- Use basic power tools to include grinders and drills.
- Paint small areas as needed.
- Stack materials for storage.
- Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
- Move heavy pieces of office and shipboard furniture machinery and equipment.
- Assist in installation of communications hardware.
- Perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
- Complete various cleaning tasks to include sweeping shoveling mopping scrubbing and/or raking of ships bulkheads compartments tanks restroom and kitchen facilities dry docks railways parking areas and all other areas of company property.
- Will lift and carry trash steel s steel palettes wood ss and all other trash to proper containers.
- Stain removal of sidewalks walls decks and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
- Complete landscaping tasks such as clearing walkways lawn maintenance snow removal and other incidental seasonal tasks.
- Organize and maintain various departments.
- Choose appropriate tools and equipment for the completion of ones duties.
- Gather and deliver tools products and equipment to work site/shop for trade employees.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipmenthard hat safety glasses steel toe boots/ shoes and when necessary respirator.
- Firewatch duties as required and all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to travel as required.
- Must be proficient with hand/power tools.
- Must be willing to work 2ndand 3rdshifts and overtime as needed.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must have OSHA 10.
- Must be a steady reliable worker.
- Must have regular reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer previous shipyard experience.
- Prior carpentry (understanding of wood types/properties) and/or docking experience preferred.
- Prior forklift experience preferred.
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 & manlifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and 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.
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. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Employment Type
Full Time
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