Ordinary Seaman/Laborer

Ordinary Seaman/Laborer

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 34-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we've developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

We are currently seeking to hire an Ordinary Seaman/Laborer to support a dynamic U.S. Navy Directorate specializing in design, research, development, testing, and evaluation of experimental watercraft for its DoD clients at Naval Station Norfolk (NOB). SA-TECH is ensuring performance and fleet readiness by providing full-spectrum O&M support of specialized combatant craft, patrol boats, Special Operations Forces platforms and coastal craft.

The Laborer performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. The following tasks are typical of this occupation (but are not limited to):

• Load and unload trucks, and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper locations by wheelbarrow or hand truck.
• Stack materials for storage or binning.
• Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations and level ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.
• Shovel concrete and snow, clean culverts and ditches, cut tree and brush and operate power lawnmowers.
• Spread sand and salt on icy roads and walkways.
• Pick up leaves and trash.
• Move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliance.
• Move heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment.
• Secure cargo.
• Launch and recover boats and support underway missions.
• Capable of basic seamanship and perform as line handler and ship's crew.
• Assist in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of Navy watercraft and associated heavy equipment, vehicles and hangar bays.

Work Conditions:

• Work will be performed in enclosed buildings, hangar bays, warehouses, and immediate facility grounds.
• Position may require candidate to be underway onboard small vessels (7m 90ft) for short durations.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience performing basic seamanship duties.
• Familiarity with small boat operation, basic small craft maintenance, line handling and launching/recovering watercraft using trailers.
• Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Working at SA-TECH:

As a highly regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Highlights of SA-TECH's employee benefits include:

• Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
• Dental plan with orthodontics for children
• Vision plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Sick leave
• Flexible PTO options

SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.