Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

You will work on amazing technical projects with a likeminded team. The culture is second to none, and we are incredibly protective and particular about the people we invite onto the team. We hold each other accountable from new interns and engineers to senior leaders. You will know every team member cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it.

The job will consist of new construction or restoration on docks, boathouses, seawalls, retaining walls, boatlifts, decks, set piling, boardwalks, and dune walkovers for commercial, residential marine, and shoreline projects.

• Grit and Resiliency – we dig deep to make things happen, never giving up.
• Comradery and Inspirational – we are a hard-working team celebrating wins and having fun.
• Driven and Competitive – we love competition and winning; we are obsessed with doing our best.
• Trustworthy and Respectful – honesty, authenticity, transparency, constructive conflict.
• Ownership and Accountability – we look inward when something goes wrong and learn lessons.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with a current driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
• Experience working with all types of woodworking equipment.

• 3+ years as a marine construction worker familiar with formwork, pouring concrete and pile driving operations.
• Experience with installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles and H-Piles.
• Experience with construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharfs, and jetties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to learn tablet-based safety programs and job/project reporting.

• Committed to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
• Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding/burning equipment, jigs, and supports.
• Highly reliable with good organizational skills and ability to work unsupervised.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to lead a crew and interact with customers.

• Conduct marine construction tasks under the direction of a crew leader.
• Shape, cut, drill, handle, and erect heavy treated timber caps, clamps, stringers, decking, etc.
• Install various concrete form ties and accessories; assist with reinforcement, grading, and other tasks for concrete placement and removal.
• Operate power saws, grinders, roto hammers, power drills, Hilti guns, burning torches, impact wrenches, table saws, chains, and cable jacks safely.
• Perform layout accurately using a rule, framing square, plumb bob, and level.
• Rig property to move from one position to another.
• Signal and safely place heavy loads with crane assistance or other specialized lifting devices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Physical activities requiring use of arms and legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials.
• Move heavy objects (94 lbs. or more) short distances (