Summary

Fire Preventers & Shipyard Helpers

Pay: $23–$24 per hour

Tidewater Staffing is hiring Fire Preventers and Shipyard Helpers for immediate opportunities in the Hampton Roads shipyard industry.

We are looking for dependable candidates who are ready to work and currently have the credentials needed to access the worksite.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance OR qualifying shipyard badge required
• Red badge holders are highly encouraged to apply
• Green badge holders may also qualify for available opportunities
• Ability to work safely in an active shipyard environment
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work as part of a team
• Previous shipyard, military, industrial, construction, or general labor experience is a plus

Fire Preventer Duties

• Monitor hot work areas for fire hazards
• Maintain awareness of sparks, slag, and other ignition hazards
• Keep work areas clear and follow established fire prevention procedures
• Remain at assigned station during hot work operations
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or signs of fire
• Follow all shipyard and company safety requirements

Shipyard Helper Duties

• Assist skilled tradespeople with daily work assignments
• Move tools, materials, and equipment as needed
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Perform general labor and material-handling tasks
• Follow instructions from supervisors and skilled trade personnel
• Follow all required PPE and shipyard safety procedures

Why Tidewater Staffing?

Tidewater Staffing has been connecting people with opportunities throughout Hampton Roads since 1992. We support our shipyard workforce with ongoing training, safety requirements, certifications, and access credentials while helping employees build experience for future opportunities.

Pay: $23–$24/hour

If you have a Secret Clearance or qualifying shipyard badge, we want to hear from you.

Contact Tidewater Staffing's Portsmouth office at 757-391-0100 or stop by today.

We'd love to put you to work!

Job Description

Fire Preventers & Shipyard Helpers

Pay: $23–$24 per hour

Tidewater Staffing is hiring Fire Preventers and Shipyard Helpers for immediate opportunities in the Hampton Roads shipyard industry.

We are looking for dependable candidates who are ready to work and currently have the credentials needed to access the worksite.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance OR qualifying shipyard badge required
• Red badge holders are highly encouraged to apply
• Green badge holders may also qualify for available opportunities
• Ability to work safely in an active shipyard environment
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work as part of a team
• Previous shipyard, military, industrial, construction, or general labor experience is a plus

Fire Preventer Duties

• Monitor hot work areas for fire hazards
• Maintain awareness of sparks, slag, and other ignition hazards
• Keep work areas clear and follow established fire prevention procedures
• Remain at assigned station during hot work operations
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or signs of fire
• Follow all shipyard and company safety requirements

Shipyard Helper Duties

• Assist skilled tradespeople with daily work assignments
• Move tools, materials, and equipment as needed
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Perform general labor and material-handling tasks
• Follow instructions from supervisors and skilled trade personnel
• Follow all required PPE and shipyard safety procedures

Why Tidewater Staffing?

Tidewater Staffing has been connecting people with opportunities throughout Hampton Roads since 1992. We support our shipyard workforce with ongoing training, safety requirements, certifications, and access credentials while helping employees build experience for future opportunities.

Pay: $23–$24/hour

If you have a Secret Clearance or qualifying shipyard badge, we want to hear from you.

Contact Tidewater Staffing's Portsmouth office at 757-391-0100 or stop by today.

We'd love to put you to work!