Shipyard Laborer: Launch a Defense Tech Career

Serco; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and sick leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Serco is seeking Shipyard Laborers to support a high-profile project for the U.S. Navy. The role will be based in the Norfolk, VA and Newport News, VA area, working on installations of C5ISR systems and collaborating with customer teams to deliver high-technology results aboard U.S.

naval ships and facilities. You will perform manual labor, act as fire watch and welder's helper, and assist with electrical cable installation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to access shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), pass a background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work second shift and >40 hour weeks.
• Able to travel up to 10% to different shipyards in Norfolk/Chesapeake.

Responsibilities

• Perform general manual labor: loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials.
• Serve as fire watch and welder's helper; install electric cable when needed.
• Work under immediate supervision.
• Primary duties do not typically require independent judgment.

Skills

Manual labor

Fire watch

Welding helper

Electrical cable install

Teamwork

Second shift

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Serco is seeking Shipyard Laborers to support a high-profile project for the U.S. Navy. The role will be based in the Norfolk, VA and Newport News, VA area, working on installations of C5ISR systems and collaborating with customer teams to deliver high-technology results aboard U.S.

naval ships and facilities. You will perform manual labor, act as fire watch and welder's helper, and assist with electrical cable installation as needed.