Maintenance Trade Helper & General Laborer

Maintenance Trade Helper & General Laborer

Join us as a Maintenance Trade Helper & General Laborer at Continental Tide Defense Systems. We deliver engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations.

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. is an industry leader providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. military. We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is heard and support growth in their roles.

We are seeking a dependable and physically capable General Laborer / Trades Assistant for our Norfolk, VA location. The role supports skilled trades workers and maintains safe, productive work sites.

• Perform general labor tasks including lifting, moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Operate hand tools and power tools, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Clean and prepare work sites, including debris removal and setup of materials and equipment.
• Assist with removal of hazardous waste and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Perform basic repairs or maintenance on tools and machinery using standard hand tools.
• Support skilled trades personnel as a Firewatch, welder’s helper, or electrician’s assistant.
• Conduct routine general maintenance and light repair tasks as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and site‑specific guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including supporting team operations, special projects, or emergent tasks.

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Wear various types of personal protective equipment such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection.
• Stand on a variety of surfaces and angles, bend, crouch, and climb over obstructions such as scaffolding and ladders.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Work in confined spaces with limited ventilation, and in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs or more, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.

• OSHA‑10 training and card.
• Prior experience aboard a ship or marine vessel preferred.
• High school diploma, trade, or vocational school degree.
• Ability to obtain base access and security credentials (e.g., DBIDS | NAVSEA Badge).
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lbs).
• Experience working in the above conditions.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.
• U.S. citizenship only due to export control regulations.

Competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, employee benefit options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. We provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to safety or health.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing