Carpenter at CROFTON in Portsmouth, VA

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Carpenter to join our team. . The ideal Carpenter will demonstrate mechanical proficiency with hand tools, project layout, and blueprint reading while performing work in a team environment.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and erect bulkheads.
• Fabricate and erect framing
• Fabricate and erect formwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to interpret OSHA regulations as they pertain to specific jobs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Marine construction knowledge a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA Construction and Maritime Standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Possesses basic mechanical skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (or 1-2 years of employment history)
• 2+ years’ work experience
• Experience in Marine Construction is preferred but not necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift as much as 40 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Adjusting or moving objects in all directions (pushing/pulling/lifting).
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment, and power tools.
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and handle noisy environments.
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.