Diver

Garney; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement plan

Health, dental, and life insurance

Bonus program

Holidays and PTO

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Long-term disability

Job summary

A construction firm in Nashville is seeking a Diver responsible for assembling underwater projects, supervising dives, and completing various labor tasks. Qualified candidates must be certified divers with experience in underwater workings. The position demands a team player who is adaptable and pays attention to detail. The firm offers benefits including an employee stock ownership plan, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have previous diving experience.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Experience in underwater burning/cutting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble underwater projects like diffusers for power plants.
• Supervise dives for safety purposes.
• Perform laborer-related tasks such as cleaning tools.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Education

ADCI Certified Diver – Surface Supplied Air Card

Job description

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

Diver – Nashville, TN

The Diver will be responsible for assembling underwater projects such as diffusers for power plants and installing pipes or intakes for water plants. The Diver will perform underwater inspections, supervise dives, and may be required to perform laborer‑related tasks. The Diver is expected to work on deck while not diving.

What You Will Be Doing

• Dive for the purpose of building the project, inland dives only.
• Implement projects for diffusers, intakes, towers, and inspections all under water.
• Supervise the dives to ensure safety when diving.
• Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Cleans tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Use pneumatic and electric tools, concrete vibrator, pipeline top man, riggers, and manhole builder.
• Underwater burning/cutting experience required.
• Additional duties may require in‑person or online training for safety, quality, or other functions related to the job.

What We Are Looking For

• Mechanically inclined
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable
• Must be a Certified Diver – Surface Supplied Air Card
• Certified by ADCI
• Have previous diving experience
• Must be able to travel

Perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Bonus program
• Holidays and PTO
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long‑term disability

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.