WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

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

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded 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!

Position Summary:

Ballard is looking for Demolition Concrete Laborers to come in and assist our skilled craft personnel in performing various constructions tasks to complete projects. These are temporary positions in Tampa, Florida that will last for approximately 18 months with the potential to shift onto other projects and extend the assignment for those who perform great work!

We have immediate work available.

Key Tasks:

• Use power tools and workers to remove unsound structures
• Mix concrete
• Pour or place concrete
• Install rebar, expansion joints, or carbon fiber
• Repair concrete structures
• Apply finishing coat
• Clean up the worksite when the project is complete
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
• Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures
• Sweep and clean the project site
• Work with cranes and rigging
• Chip, paint, sweep, and wash down equipment on the job site
• Safely secure the work area to allow only authorized personnel onto work zone
• Loads and unloads materials from, deck barges, and miscellaneous equipment
• Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons
• Follow all safety protocols when using tools and equipment
• Performs other duties as required

Education & Certifications:

• Highschool or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States

Experience:

• 1+ years of concrete or skilled labor experience preferred

Skills Requirements:

• Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials
• Honest, trustworthy, dependable
• Punctual; must arrive at work by the designated start time
• Must have a safety-first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Ability to work diligently while under time restraints. Willing to accept change
• Ability to communicate well as part of a small team and work cooperatively with other colleagues
• Ability to give and receive, understand, respond, and follow verbal and written communication and instructions

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Willing to work in 3’ of water on submerged scaffolding
• Work is performed in the field and in all weather conditions
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability able to tolerate, vibrations, heat, and high noise levels
• Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites
• Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, safety glasses, personal flotation devices, respirators, etc.)

EEO Statement:

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.