Shipwright Journey Carpenter

Benefits, Questions, Description, About WSDOT, The Opportunity, What to Expect, Qualifications, It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: Maritime Work Experience, Prior work on vessels or maritime facilities (including experience from the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard).

• Install, repair, patch, size, and replace various flooring and decking applications.
• Replace and repair ceiling tiles.
• Glaze, repair, remove, and install windows and mirrors on vessels and terminals.
• Concrete construction, repair, form, pour, finish for sidewalks, slabs, curbs, vaults and foundations.
• Perform millwork, fairing compounds, vinyl/rubber, plastic laminate, fiberglass, plexiglass, wall coverings, and general caulking, rigging, and repair.
• Replace wire rope cables.
• Repair roofing, plastic gutters, and downspouts.
• Work safely at heights, and over water using, ladders, staging, man-lifts, scissor-lifts, and catwalks.
• Construct cabinets, countertops, shelving, shipping crates, boxes, storage sheds and cribbing.
• Construct staging and work platforms on Vessels and Terminals.

• Journey-Level Craft Proficiency
• Holds journey-level status as a Shipwright/Carpenter or has completed a recognized apprenticeship in Shipwright or Carpentry.

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement plan

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