Seasonal Laborer

Jobless; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerset Marine Construction in Southeast Wisconsin is seeking a laborer to install, dismantle, and maintain piers, boat lifts, and related marine structures along shores and waterways. You will perform heavy physical labor with safety as a priority.

The role requires ability to work in varied weather, operate hand and power tools, and travel to job sites. Prior marine or construction experience is advantageous, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean MVR.
• Experience in a marine or construction environment is advantageous.
• Ability to swim and comfort around water.
• Familiarity with hand tools, basic carpentry, and machinery.
• CPR/first aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing, maintaining, and dismantling docks, piers, and other marine structures.
• Load, unload, identify, and distribute materials and equipment as needed.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and keep them maintained.
• Perform routine boat and barges maintenance and assist in operation.
• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate gear.
• Set up and remove scaffolding and temporary structures at job sites.
• Clean and prepare sites, remove debris from barges and waterways.
• Work with team to complete projects efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including land or water tasks.
• Travel to jobsites is required.

Skills

Swimming

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Basic carpentry

Machinery operation

Job description

About the role

Installs and removes piers, boat lifts, and accessories from shore and water using hand tools and machinery. This role is essential to the construction, maintenance, and repair of marine structures. The work involves performing labor-intensive tasks while prioritizing safety and the ability to work effectively in diverse weather conditions and challenging environments.

What you'll do

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, and dismantling of docks, piers, and other marine structures.
• Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials and equipment as needed for daily operations.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, ensuring all tools are maintained and stored properly.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on small boats and assist in the operation of barges.
• Follow safety procedures for all tasks, especially those requiring the use of personal flotation devices and other safety gear.
• Participate in the setup and removal of scaffolding and temporary structures at the job sites.
• Clean and prepare sites, including removing debris and waste materials from barges and waterways.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, which may include tasks on land or water.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean MVR
• Previous experience in a marine or construction environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to swim and comfort working on or near water.
• Familiarity with hand tools, basic carpentry, and machinery.
• Certification in CPR and first aid is a plus.

Work Behaviors

Quality of Work

• Consistently produces accurate work.

Commitment and Initiative

• Consistently demonstrates commitment to the Company’s success and growth.
• Customer-focused (both internal and external customers).
• Can identify problems/issues and participate in problem resolution as appropriate for job level.
• Perseverance “can-do” attitude.

Managing Time and Resources

• Effectively and efficiently manages workload with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing priorities and workload.
• Meets established goals.
• Reliable and punctual.

Working with Others

• Is seen as a team player; gains trust by supporting colleagues; is a collaborator.
• Makes others better.

Development and Professional Skills

• Speaks and is open to feedback.
• Accountable for one’s own actions.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 100 pounds occasionally in addition to using material handling equipment.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive tasks repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Steel toe boots are required.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to jobsites is required.

About Summerset Marine Construction

Summerset Marine Construction has been providing a full range of lakefront services to its customers in Southeast Wisconsin since 1990. As the largest pier and lift dealer in Wisconsin, Summerset has grown over the years along with its customers’ needs, able to provide the expertise and products necessary for the perfect waterfront solution. Servicing hundreds of clients from Madison to Milwaukee, Summerset Marine provides the highest level of expertise to design, install and support any pier and boat lift system, always on call for any service needs.