Carpenter at Ballard Marine Construction

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grit, Resiliency, Comradery, Driven, Competitive, Trustworthy, Respectful, Ownership, Accountability, Woodworking Equipment Operation, Form Work, Concrete Pouring, Pile Driving Operations, Sheet Pile Installation, Steel Cutting, Welding

Industry

Construction

Description

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION? Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us! Job Summary: The job will consist of new construction or restoration on docks, boathouses, seawalls, retaining walls, boatlifts, decks, set piling, boardwalks, and dune walkovers for commercial, residential marine, and shoreline projects. Ideal Candidate: Core Attributes: · Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will. · Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us. · Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win. · Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect. · Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here. Education: · High school diploma or equivalent. · Valid Driver’s License with current driving record free from serious or frequent violation. · Experience working with all types of woodworking equipment. Experience: · 3+ years’ experience as a marine construction worker familiar will form work, pouring concrete and pile driving operations. · Experience with the installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles and H-Piles · Experience with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharfs, and jetties · Experience working with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel with the capability to learn new computer software including tablet-based safety programs and job/project reporting. Skills: · Committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others. · Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding / burning equipment, jigs, and supports. · Must be a highly reliable individual with good organizational skills and be able to work unsupervised. · Great interpersonal and communications skills to effectively lead a crew and interact with customers. Responsibilities: · Conduct marine construction tasks under the direction of a crew leader · Shapes, cuts, drills, handles, and erects heavy treated timber caps, clamps, stringers, decking, etc. · Installs various concrete form ties and accessories. Assists with reinforcement, grading, and other related tasks for concrete placement and removal. · Safely operates power saws, grinders, roto hammers, power drills, Hilti guns, burning torches, impact wrenches, table saws, chains, and cable jacks. · Performs layout accurately, using a rule, framing square, plumb bob, and level. · Rigs property to move from one place/position to another. · Signal and safely place heavy loads with crane assistance or other specialized lifting devices. · Additional duties as assigned. Physical Demands / Working Environment: · Performs physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. · Moves heavy objects (94 lbs. or more) short distances (20’ of less). · Moves light objects (less than 94 lbs.) long distances (more than 20’). · Works in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. · Lifts arms above shoulder level (i.e. lifts items into a truck or overhead area). · Climbs ladders or steps to reach objects. · Works at heights of up to 50’ or more. · Works in confined or enclosed spaces. · Sits or stands for long periods of time. · Wears a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed boots, and other applicable PPE. · Walks moderated distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more). · Sits in the operator’s seat of equipment and reaches all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc., required to safely operate the equipment. · Sits in the operator’s seat of equipment and has an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows/mirrors. · Adequate hearing, enough to receive and understand instructions, be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning. Hourly Rates: * $25-$45/per hour Benefits: Ballard offers a strong benefit package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. When you become eligible, benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, and more! EEO Statement: Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting marine construction tasks under crew leader direction, which includes shaping, cutting, drilling, and erecting heavy treated timber components for marine structures. Responsibilities also cover safely operating various power tools and performing accurate layout tasks using measuring instruments.