Marine Carpenter
About this role
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Lead Marine Carpenter to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead marine construction and repair projects on the water. You will do everything from driving pilings and building heavy docks to installing high-end boat lifts and handling finish carpentry.
This is a role for a skilled, independent tradesman who takes pride in top-quality work and knows how to operate commercial boats and heavy equipment safely.
What You Will Do Every Day
- Heavy Framing & Construction: Install pilings, bulkheads, structural framing, piers, decking, and roof trusses.
- Pile Driving: Operate a vibro unit on a tractor/trackhoe to safely and accurately drive pylons into place (using water jets when needed to push through mud layers).
- On-the-Water Operations: Safely operate a 20x40 commercial barge and police-style support boats to move crew, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
- Boat Lift Installations: Assemble and install top-of-the-line hydraulic boat lifts.
- Light Electrical Work: Disconnect/reconnect existing 120V single-phase lift controls, set up solar charging units, and wire up battery tenders.
- Equipment Care: Check oil, fluids, and fuel on boats and tractors daily. Look ahead at project plans to make sure the crew never runs out of materials.
What We Need From You
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in marine construction or heavy carpentry.
- License: Must have a valid State of Alabama Boater's License (or be willing to get it immediately upon hire).
- Equipment Skills: Proven ability to safely run tractors/trackhoes and operate commercial-sized vessels.
- Mindset: A strong focus on final product quality control, zero cutting corners, and excellent communication with leadership.
Why Apply?
- Ground-Floor Opportunity with Equity Potential: We are a rapidly growing marine construction company. For the right leader who proves they can produce, stay organized, and maintain quality, there is a real path toward equity ownership/investment in the business.
- Be a True Lead, Not Just a Laborer: Our current lead carpenter is moving up to run sales and business operations. We need an expert who wants to take ownership of the field operations, enforce quality control, and lead projects with autonomy.
- Local Work & Great Equipment: 95% of our jobs keep you home in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas every night. Plus, you'll be working with specialized, premium equipment—including large 20x40 barges and advanced hydraulic boat lift systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Marine Carpenter position at HIKINEX?
The salary for this Marine Carpenter role at HIKINEX is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Marine Carpenter position at HIKINEX located?
This Marine Carpenter role at HIKINEX is based in Mobile, AL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Marine Carpenter role at HIKINEX full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Marine Carpenter role at HIKINEX.
How do I apply for the Marine Carpenter position at HIKINEX?
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When was the Marine Carpenter job at HIKINEX posted?
This Marine Carpenter position at HIKINEX was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Marine Carpenter
HIKINEX
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