Commercial Diver

Commercial Diver – Marine Construction

Charleston, SC

Well-established marine construction firm seeks exceptional individual with strong skills as a commercial diver plus maturity and the willingness to share knowledge with younger team members in the attractive Southern city of Charleston, South Carolina.

Founded 107 years ago, the firm has competencies in a range of marine construction and underwater service work. Still led by its founding family, the firm has a positive work environment and practices loyalty to its employees.

Commercial Diver

Location: South Carolina

Industry: Marine Construction

Job Type: Full time employee

Years of Experience: 3*_+*_

Qualifications: ADCI Surface-Supplied Air Diver

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced, certified commercial diver to strengthen our dive teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent underwater construction skills and will be a good communicator with the interest and ability to serve as a mentor/trainer to younger divers in training.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Be primary diver for the dive team you are assigned to.

2. Mentor and train young divers in training, enable them to gain more water time.

3. Work closely with team supervisor to determine best underwater construction methods as they relate to diving operations.

4. Perform routine maintenance and service on dive/life support equipment. Mechanical/trouble-shooting skills are a plus.

Skill/Ability/Knowledge Requirements

1. 3+ years’ experience as a ADCI Surface-Supplied Air Diver

2. ADCI Certified (ADCI card, ADCI fit to dive, CPR/First aid)

3. Good communicator with the interest and ability to serve as a mentor/trainer to younger divers in training

4. Versatile and willing to pitch in wherever needed to help the team, even if the dive division is slow

5. Team player

6. Good judgment and personal maturity

7. Valid driver’s license and personal transportation

This position involves and may require employees to work in hot, cold, wet, muddy, dirty, loud, confined, and hazardous environments.

The position may also require lifting and carrying equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more, working around heavy equipment and industrial hazards, climbing ladders and access structures, and performing strenuous physical work both above and below the water.

The position requires the ability to safely perform the essential functions of commercial diving and marine construction work, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to comply with all applicable company safety policies, HAZMAT procedures, dive plans, and ADCI commercial diving requirements.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with ability and experience.
• Bonus potential for successful training of new certified operators.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental insurance, 401K, and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• North Charleston, SC 29405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Charleston, SC 29405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person