Tacker Trainee

A tacker trainee assists in all aspects of shop construction, repair, fitting, and launching. A tacker trainee is expected to carry out the directions of assigned supervision, including cleaning the site, and maintaining the order of the dry-dock or shop.

Duties and responsibilities

Attend all training available. Set up scaffolding. Enter and work in internally confined spaces. Manipulate and transport loads of up 25-35 pounds. Act as a courier to return equipment & tools. Traverse and negotiate uneven heights between dock & vessel. Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces. Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet.

Ascend and work on wing wall of dry-dock. Critical Demands Balance and strength to climb 40 ft. Repetitive forward bending, rotation of the trunk, and flexing of the hips and knees. Lifting no greater than 50 lbs. from floor to 6 ft. work surface unassisted. Repetitive upper extremity movements. Working Conditions Work is outdoors or in open warehouse.

There is no air conditioning or heating. Uneven surfaces throughout job site, with sand, limestone, and concrete outside. Numerous trip hazards throughout.