Carpenter / Dockbuilder

Carpenter / Dock Builder – Full-Time
Melrose Contracting – Long Island, NY

About the Job
Melrose Contracting is hiring a skilled Carpenter/Dock Builder for marine construction projects across Long Island. Most of our work is on the Western Long Island Sound. If you take pride in quality work and want room to grow, we’d like to hear from you.

Location

• We usually work out of Oyster Bay or Port Washington
• Crews often meet directly at the job site
• We also have a facility in Greenport for equipment storage, fabrication, and maintenance, and you may work there from time to time

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, generally 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Hours sometimes change, but we aim for at least an 8-hour day
• Some Saturday work is available for trusted, skilled employees who can handle service calls

What You’ll Do

• Build and repair docks, piers, bulkheads, and other marine structures
• Frame and finish carpentry on marine projects
• Install high-end tropical hardwood decking
• Cut, drill, bolt, and do basic rigging on the job

What We’re Looking For

• Solid framing carpentry skills
• Comfort using a chainsaw, drilling, and bolting
• Basic rigging knowledge
• Accuracy and strong workmanship, since many of our projects are high-end
• Marine construction experience is a plus
• A reliable, safety-minded team player

Room to Grow
We invest in people who show the drive and ability to learn more. If you show aptitude, we offer training in:

• Heavy equipment operation
• Boat handling, including:
• Captain’s license (USCG)
• Merchant Marine credentialing
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

These skills can open the door to more responsibility, more hours, and a long-term career with us.

Benefits

• Paid holidays after a trial period
• A range of trade and license classes we offer to help employees grow their skills
• Saturday and service-call work for those who show the skill and earn our trust

Pay: $30 – $35 per hour

How to Apply
Please send your resume with:

• Professional references
• A list of projects and/or types of marine construction work you have done

You may also include a short description of your work history as it relates to this job, and what you feel you can bring to our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Carpentry or Dockbuliding : 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Port Washington, NY 11050 (Required)

Work Location: In person