Maintenance Trade Helper & General Laborer

Job Description
Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does.

We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they could not do anywhere else. Within our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we are looking for "the best at what they do" to join our team and help us grow.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dependable and physically capable General Laborer / Trades Assistant to support ongoing operations in a dynamic, industrial environment for our Norfolk, VA location. The ideal candidate will be experienced in performing hands-on labor tasks, supporting skilled trades workers, and maintaining safe and clean work sites. This position plays a vital role in day-to-day jobsite activities including loading materials, preparing equipment, Firewatch duties, and assisting with basic mechanical and electrical installations.


* Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered.

Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform general labor tasks including lifting, moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Operate hand tools and power tools, including forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and effective manner.
• Clean and prepare work sites, including debris removal and setup of materials and equipment.
• Assist with removal of hazardous waste and help ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Perform basic repairs or maintenance on tools and machinery using standard hand tools.
• Support skilled trades personnel by serving as a Firewatch, welder's helper, or electrician's assistant (e.g., pulling and routing cable).
• Conduct routine general maintenance and light repair tasks as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and site-specific guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including supporting team operations, special projects, or emergent tasks that arise during project execution.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect maritime components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs., or more, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.

Experience and Skills

• Possess OSHA-10 training & have your OSHA-10 card
• Prior experience aboard a ship or marine vessel preferred.
• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials...e.g. DBIDS | NAVSEA Badge
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in the above conditions.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Job Benefits
Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual…