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. It’s simple - you get to work on amazing technical projects with like‑minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with 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.

Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

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 figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard‑working team of like‑minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

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

• 3+ years’ experience as a marine construction worker familiar with form work, pouring concrete and pile driving operations.
• Experience with the installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles and H‑Piles.
• Experience with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharfs, and jetties.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel with the capability to learn new computer software including tablet‑based safety programs and job/project reporting.

• Committed to contributing 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.
• Must be a highly reliable individual with good organizational skills and be able to work unsupervised.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to effectively 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 related tasks for concrete placement and removal.
• Safely operate power saws, grinders, roto‑hammers, power drills, Hilti guns, burning torches, impact wrenches, table saws, chains, and cable jacks.
• Perform layout accurately, using a rule, framing square, plumb bob, and level.
• Rig property to move from one place/position to another.
• Signal and safely place heavy loads with crane assistance or other specialized…