Laborer

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing unskilled labor support at marine project/yard locations for Orion Marine Construction. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of basic physical tasks for the Yard Superintendent, Yard Foreman, Construction Foremen, and other skilled or semi‑skilled workers. Typically, they will work under close supervision of the Yard Superintendent, Construction Foreman and/or other lead craft worker. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion—Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork—built upon the foundation of Integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Yard or other assigned Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on‑going or new marine construction projects.
• Handles lines to moor vessels or rig towing lines.
• Rigs cables for lifting with cranes or anchor barges.
• Loads and unloads materials from vessels/barges and docks/trucks.
• Performs maintenance on equipment including de‑rusting and painting.
• Repairs and paints buildings.
• Moves oxygen and acetylene bottles for welding projects.
• Cleans equipment, vessels, buildings, and grounds.
• 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 the project progresses to completion.
• Assists skilled craft workers such as mechanics, welders, operators, carpenters, or other skilled craft workers in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Participates in safety and environmental initiatives that contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing company programs.

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others the incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or 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.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade‑secret information belonging to the company.

Position Requirements

• Prior marine construction or field experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 the client.
• Have the ability to work with close supervision and be capable of repeating tasks of short duration according to established operating procedures and work practices.
• Be capable of working within standards of accuracy as dictated by the customer.
• The company expects and requires the incumbent and all 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.

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel‑toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFDs), or other protective equipment as required.
• Must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Must be capable of standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Must perform repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40‑50 ft.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lb as required.
• Must adapt to extreme temperature changes.
• Must adapt to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.