Marine Carpenter

DeKalb Health; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

medical/dental/vision plans

paid time off

Job summary

GPI/UESI seeks a Marine Carpenter for our Fort Pierce, FL office. The role supports marine construction tasks, equipment handling, and installation work under a crew leader in a dynamic contracting environment.

Responsibilities include loading gear, installing piles, building concrete frameworks, and assisting with bridges, piers, and seawalls, with emphasis on safety and proper crane rigging. Familiarity with plans and site safety is valued.

Qualifications

• Possess basic carpentry skills and experience.
• Understand how to read a tape measure, level, and construction square.
• Be willing to learn basic construction materials and crane rigging operations.
• Understand or be willing to learn safe small boat and barge operations.
• Understand the basis for the project’s Job Hazard Analysis and how it is used in developing the daily Site Safety Briefing.
• Fully understand and support individual employee’s Stop Work Authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct marine construction tasks under the direction of a crew leader.
• Loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
• Assisting with the installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles, and H-Piles.
• Assisting with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharves, and jetties.
• Support commercial diving operations when directed.
• Safely rig items for crane operations.
• Build the framework for concrete placement, including placing and finishing concrete.
• Install and tie rebar as per construction drawings and rebar specifications.
• Stop any unsafe act that might endanger anyone or damage property.
• Work in the company’s shop and yard under the direction of the Shop Manager.

Skills

Carpentry basics

Tape measure reading

Crane rigging

Boat/barge operations

Stop Work Authority

Job description

• Job Category Construction

UESI seeks a Marine Carpenter for our Fort Pierce, FL office. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, UESI wants you!

UESI is a leading specialty engineering, commercial diving, and civil marine contractor operating worldwide. We offer a wide range of services and turnkey solutions, as well as design and specialty services uniquely applicable to the needs of customers ranging from nuclear power plant operators to heavy marine construction companies. UESI's core values of Safety, Customer Service, Quality, and Innovation form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct business. For more information, visit: www.uesi.com

Responsibilities:

• Conduct marine construction tasks under the direction of a crew leader


• Loading and unloading of equipment and materials


• Assisting with the installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles, and H-Piles


• Assisting with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharves, and jetties


• Support commercial diving operations when directed


• Safely rig items for crane operations


• Build the framework for concrete placement, including placing and finishing concrete


• Install and tie rebar as per construction drawings and rebar specifications


• Stop any unsafe act that might endanger anyone or damage property


• Work in the company’s shop and yard under the direction of the Shop Manager

Qualifications:

• Possess basic carpentry skills and experience


• Understand how to read a tape measure, level, and construction square


• Be willing to learn basic construction materials and crane rigging operations


• Understand or be willing to learn safe small boat and barge operations


• Understand the basis for the project’s Job Hazard Analysis and how it is used in developing the daily Site Safety Briefing


• Fully understand and support individual employee’s Stop Work Authority

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19\" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'


• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working


• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• 401(k) plan


• ESOP


• medical/dental/vision plans


• paid time off


• and more

GPI/UESI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI/UESI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.