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Drydock Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Observes for sparks and flames during welding and works as a laborer to assist trades; sweeps, hoses and performs tasks related to clean up on-board ship, in drydock, on piers and throughout the ...

... drydock, on piers and throughout the shipyard. • Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position. Qualification Standards • High school graduate or ...

Junior Surveyor

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Survey ocean-going ships that call at ports of call and at sea, including drydock and alteration surveys. * Review and respond to technical queries and design submittals regarding compliance.

Junior Surveyor

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Survey ocean-going ships that call at ports of call and at sea, including drydock and alteration surveys. * Review and respond to technical queries and design submittals regarding compliance.

Drydock information

What is the difference between Drydock vs Shipyard Worker?

AspectDrydockShipyard Worker
CertificationsMarine certifications, safety trainingGeneral safety, trade-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentStationary, in dry dock facilitiesOutdoor, on shipbuilding or repair sites
Employer & Industry UsageShip repair yards, maritime industryShipbuilding, repair, maritime industry

While both Drydock workers and Shipyard Workers operate within the maritime industry, Drydock workers specialize in working within dry dock facilities to repair and maintain ships when they are out of the water. Shipyard workers have a broader role, including building, repairing, and maintaining ships in various environments. The key difference lies in the specific setting and focus of their work.

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Infographic showing various Drydock job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 13% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Hiring Firewatch for Shipyard

Labor One Staffing

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a shipyard in San Diego, California.

Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (619)657-5507 or (858)717-1672
• Please send us a text if we don't answer*
Walk-ins Accepted! Apply today!
1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Summary
• Observes for sparks and flames during welding and works as a laborer to assist trades; sweeps, hoses and performs tasks related to clean up on-board ship, in drydock, on piers and throughout the shipyard.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
Qualification Standards
• High school graduate or GED with prior experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write (in English) and understand verbal instructions required.
• Requires observation skills, ability to respond quickly, housekeeping skills, good judgement and on-going safety awareness.
• Must be able to access and move around ship safely, work at heights and in confined areas with limited visibility.
• Must be clean shaven for respirator fit (modest mustache is fine).
Essential Job Tasks
• Assists in setting up equipment, including helping the welder running leads, hoses, operation of air an electric power tools; moves metal pieces for re-fitting; removes scrap from work area.
• Moves fire bottle to areas of work; observes for sparks from welding and grinding;extinguishes fire when necessary.
• Maintains a clean, hazard-free work area.
• Sorts, inspects and stacks lumber and metal scaffold components.
Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids
Fire retardant material, hoses, leads, cleaning equipment and supplies, lights, fire bottle. Metal, wood, scaffold sub-section, bolts, clips, hand tools, cable lines and rope lines.
Physical/Mental Involvement
Lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; standing, walking, climbing/balancing, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing and speaking. Understanding written and verbal directions, recognizing and avoiding potential safety hazards, following established procedures.
Marginal Job Tasks
None identified.
Environmental Factors
Works 50% of the time inside, 50% outside, on board ship, drydock, balanced on scaffolding in shipyard. Exposed to wind, heat, constant wet and humid conditions, vibrations; works near constantly moving machinery, mechanical parts and traffic from other trades. Exposed to fumes, odors, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposed to constant loud machinery noise.
Labor One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.


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Labor One specializes in matching skilled craft laborers with marine and industrial services needs throughout Texas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California. We ensure our clients receive the right candidates they need, while providing reliable work to our wide network of talent. At Labor One, our mission is to create partnerships between clients and staff within the marine and industrial services fields in order to create greater productivity and satisfaction for both. By utilizing a unique recruitment process, our mission is to create a wide network of vetted and qualified talent from which we can draw in order to create these mutually beneficial relationships. We envision, and are implementing, staffing solutions that deliver skilled, timely, and affordable labor to our clients. We also envision, and are implementing, a recruitment process that prepares job candidates for placement in jobs where their skills and training are useful, valued, and rewarded.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Brownsville, TX, US

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