Shipyard Laborer - Norfolk, VA

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is hiring a Shipyard Laborer to support U.S. Naval Ships in Norfolk, VA. You will perform manual labor on-board ships, assist with cabling, and help install basic electromechanical assemblies under safety guidelines.

Role requires a High School Diploma, ability to obtain a secret clearance, US citizenship, and willingness to work second/third shifts plus overtime. Travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Available for second or third shift and overtime when needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and commute to Newport News, VA as needed.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general manual labor including loading, unloading, lifting and moving supplies and materials.
• Duties include fire watch, welder's helper, and installing electric cable when required.
• Work under immediate supervision; typical tasks under supervision.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate PPE for shipboard work.
• Report to a supervisor or manager and coordinate with team members.

Skills

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Shift flexibility

Travel 10%+

Travel required

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Shipyard Laborer to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver quality work performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships located in the beautiful surroundings of Norfolk, VA.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work for our Navy customer by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Navy and the Military. You will join an active team to perform general manual labor to support this critical mission.

You will join, fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques and the work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations. You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform general manual labor including loading, unloading, lifting and moving supplies and materials.
• Perform duties as a fire watch and welder`s helper as well as install electric cable when needed.
• Work under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically report to a supervisor or manager.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• A High School Diploma
• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
  • US citizenship
• The availability to work second or third shift as needed and more than 40 hours work weeks.
• Ability to commute to Newport News, VA as needed.
• The ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance - so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.