Shipboard C4I Laborer - Akima, LLC
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.
As a Truestone employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:The Laborer will be responsible for supporting a variety of general tasking.
Responsibilities:- Laborers perform mainly physical labor including loading, unloading, lifting and moving supplies and materials.
- Performs such duties as a fire watch, cable puller, and as an electrician’s helper.
- Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of equipment.
- Complete simple routine tasks under close supervision from lead type personnel.
- Must be a US citizen.
High School diploma, or equivalent and minimum 1 year of shipboard installation experience.
Must be flexible with work availability - standard hours are 40 per week, Monday through Friday; however, overtime day, night or swing shift may be required.
Desired Qualifications:
OSHA 10 7615 Training (Certificate or OSHA issue card) required by NAVSEA Standard Item 009-74.
Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) IAW NAVSEA 9304.1.
Physical Demands:
Ability to work in a shipboard industrial environment.
Ability to lift, transport and carry (heavy) equipment and cabling up to 50lbs.
Ability to work on and climb ladders, aboard ships, in shipyards, outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in cramped spaces.