Orion Marine Group Hiring for Construction Laborer Job at Morehead City, NC Full Time

Orion Marine Group has an immediate opening for Laborers, in Morehead City, NC. This position is accountable for providing designated labor support at construction project locations for Orion Marine Construction, Inc. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of basic physical tasks for the Barge Foremen, Crane Operators, Pile Drivers, Welders, Pipefitters/Carpenters. Typically, they will work under close supervision of the Barge Foreman and skilled craft workers. This position entails working around vessels, water, and heavy machinery.

Specific Responsibilities:

Works as assigned by the Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.

Assists skilled craft workers such as Welders, Pipefitters/Carpenters or other skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties.

Digs, spreads and levels dirt and gravel using pick and shovel prior to concrete pours at site locations.

Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tools and supplies.

Cleans tools, equipment, materials and work areas.

Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials using hand tools.

Joins, wraps and seals sections of pipe.

Performs a variety of routine, non-machine tasks such as removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints, placing culvert sections in trenches and assembling sections of dredge pipeline.

Spends time working on one job or may be transferred from task to task as project progresses to completion.

Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.

All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.

Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.

Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements:

A minimum of one (1) year construction or craft worker helper field experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the job is required. Previous experience in Welding, Pipefitting, Pile Driving or Carpentry is desirable. The incumbent must:

• Be able to communicate effectively and work well with other employees.
• Be able to understand and follow specific directions from supervision.
• Be able to submit to and successfully complete any specific safety or job training that may be required by the customer, the job and/or the contract with client.
• Have the ability to work without close supervision.
• Be capable of working within standards of accuracy as dictated by the customer

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

Compensation & Benefits:

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

Medical, including Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth & Development

Candidate Response:

Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: www.orionmarinegroup.com/careers. Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Morehead City, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location