Shipboard Laborer

TrueStone Federal is seeking Laborers to support the CTII (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Test, Integration, and Installation) effort aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Laborers work under the direction of experienced technicians and ship leads to support cable pulls, material handling, equipment moves, space preparation, and general shipboard production tasks. This is hands-on shipyard work in an active RCOH environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with cable pulls, cable identification support, and equipment handling under direction.
• Move materials, tools, and removed equipment between work sites and staging areas.
• Support space preparation, housekeeping, and restoration of ship spaces.
• Follow all shipyard safety rules, PPE requirements, and tag-out procedures.
• Assist with inventory and basic documentation of removed or installed items as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards immediately.
• Support warehouse turn-in of materials and equipment as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain base and Newport News Shipbuilding access / badging.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Public Trust (Secret preferred).
• Willingness to work on-site at the shipyard daily.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team environment.
• Basic ability to use hand tools and perform physical shipboard tasks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily onboard a Navy aircraft carrier in an active shipyard environment.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and move about the ship throughout the workday.
• May involve extended periods of standing, walking, and working in industrial conditions (noise, temperature variation, shipyard traffic).
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, etc.).
• Lift 50–75 lbs unassisted; heavier items with team lift or mechanical assist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior shipyard or Navy shipboard experience.
• Navy veteran.
• Current or recent HII-NNS badging.
• Experience with cable pulling or material handling in an industrial setting.
• OSHA Martime 10.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26509

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$19.50 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).