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Trades Helper | UWSH Dept.

Williamsburg, VA 23187

Posted: 03/11/2026 Industry: Industrial / Construction Job Number: 55063024

Job Description

CTR Group is seeking a Mechanical Trades Helper/ Rigger for the Dive Department of a government site in Williamsburg, VA.
Former Boatswain's Mate, Navy Vet Welcome!

Pay Rate: $23.61 per hour

SUMMARY:
Assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools, cleaning work areas, machinery, and equipment. The Trades Helper will assist journeyman by holding materials or tools and perform other tasks as directed by journeymen or supervisor. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from task to task. The helper may be confined to supplying, lifting and holding materials and tools and cleaning working area, or be permitted to perform specialized machine operations or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers in a skilled trade. May perform after-hours, weekend and emergency response services as required to include overnight travel. The Trades Helper will handle weights up to 100 pounds, average of 50 pounds.
 
REQUIREMENTS
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Position requires 2 years of experience in assisting tradesmen or journeymen in the areas of rigging, mechanics, boat handling, machinery, electrical or
  • preventive maintenance. In addition to assisting others, must be able to complete parts of a trade independently.
  • Position requires experience in assisting tradesmen or journeymen in the areas of rigging, mechanics, boat handling, machinery, electrical or preventive maintenance.
  • In addition to assisting others, must be able to complete parts of a trade independently.
 
CTR Group has been a leader in its industry for over 35 years and is rated highly on Google, Indeed and Facebook for being a great company to work for. If you enjoy being a part of a great team, apply today and check out our website for more information.

CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.
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