Diver/Tender - Marine

Veit & Company, Inc; Field (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc, located in New Mexico, is seeking workers for general construction tasks including dredging and concrete work. Candidates must have trade experience and valid dive certificates.

This union position offers benefits like a 401(k). The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks with potential exposure to various weather conditions. A commitment to safety is paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience with underwater and topside tasks.
• Ability to complete on-job training and understand site plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater and topside tasks assigned by the project.
• Operate small equipment and conduct routine inspections.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure areas to eliminate hazards.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Dependable attendance

Willingness to travel

Education

Junior college or trade/vocational training

Valid Dive Certificate

O2 Administrator, CPR, and First Aid/AED certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater and topside tasks assigned by the project, including dredging, burning, welding, drilling, and concrete work.
• Operate small equipment and tools, providing routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned gear.
• Report defects or needed repairs to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures and bring concerns to the attention of the appropriate supervisors.
• Maintain a clean job site, pick up material, tools, and small equipment, and secure the jobsite to eliminate potential hazards each day.
• Support other craft workers as needed and perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Junior college or trade/vocational training with two to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Dive Certificate from an accredited diving school.
• O2 Administrator, CPR, and First Aid/AED certifications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with internal coworkers, management of all levels, customers, and clients.
• Ability to complete on‑job training and read and understand site plans.
• Problem‑solving ability and willingness to assist in solutions to unexpected issues.
• Dependable attendance and consistency with the required schedule.
• Willingness to travel and to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Physical Demands

• Manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion.
• Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to environmental conditions and noisy construction sites near machines.
• Frequent variable weather conditions impacting work.

Union Position and Benefits

• This is a union scale position; hourly rate may vary based on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• Benefits include 401(k) and an Employee Assistance Program for union craft workers.
• For union and prevailing wage roles, hourly rates and benefits may vary due to collective bargaining agreements and/or local governing authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY. VEIT will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. VEIT is also committed in accordance with applicable law to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions.

Contact and Additional Information

To view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English. For E‑Verify participation, contact the Human Resources Department at 763‑428‑2242 or via email. For accommodations as part of the employment application process, contact Human Resources by phone or email.