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Shipyard Laborer

Chesapeake Shipbuilding
Salisbury, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project.

Essential Functions/Tasks

  • Clean and prepare construction sites, vessels, and buildings
  • Load and unload furniture and material on vessels when assigned
  • Maintaining a clear and clean facility.
  • Assist skilled tradespeople of all departments and on-site contractors as needed
  • Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans
  • Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions (snow/debris removal, ice melt)
  • Complete a wide variety of general labor tasks
  • All other duties as assigned based on operational needs

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

  • Competitive Pay – $16.00 an hour
  • Single and Family Medical Dental Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
  • $20,000 in AD&D life insurance short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
  • $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
  • Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
  • 401(K) company match after 1 year
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
  • Health Savings Account
  • An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
  • Overtime available after 40 hours

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces
  • occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle.
  • regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
  • required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions.

MENTAL REQUlREIMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

Salary Description

$16.00 an hour

Salary : $16

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