What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dry Dock Rigger Journey Level position at Vigor Marine LLC?
Description
Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
HOURLY RATE: $39.85
POSITION SUMMARY:
Construction of Dry Dock Blocking, Rigging of loads, line handling and maintenance of Facility’s and Equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)
- Prepares Dry Docks for operation
- Construction of Dry Dock Blocking
- Assist in loading and lifting operations
- Maintenance of Facility’s and Equipment
JOB SCOPE:
- Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
- Properly cares for and safely uses all hand and power equipment and all company property.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
- Communicate effectively; work independently or in a group.
- Interaction/communication with others: Frequently-interacts either verbally or via hand signals with others to coordinate work effort and ensure safety.
- Works alone/independently: Frequently-works with others in groups of 2 or 3, either moving objects or coordinating load lift with crane operator.
- Coordinates rigging with co-workers.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
- Shackles and wire rope slings - size, capacity and use.
- Block and tackle - assembly, capacity and use.
- Come-A-Longs and Air Tuggers - capacity and use.
- Crane Signals.
- Possesses knowledge of mobile crane operations.
- Attention to detail: Must be attentive to how knots are tied and other fastenings are prepared in order to ensure loads can be safely lifted.
- Repetitive work varies through the day.
- Flexibility- assigned duties vary on a daily basis.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 3 years relevant work experience, preferably doing marine rigging.
- Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Four hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Forklift certification, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Confined Space Training, must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Crouching Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping (Bending at the waist), Twisting, Climbing, balancing, Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, and Lifting/Carrying.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is outdoors in all weather, this includes rain, hail, sleet, snow.
- Confined spaces
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:
Medical
RX
Dental
401(k)
Life
AD&D
Pension
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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