Dock Building
Experienced Dock Builder
Build and repair residential and commercial docks — pilings, framing and decking in wood and composite materials.
Now hiring across Northeast Florida
Build your career on the water.
Explore career opportunities in marine construction throughout Northeast Florida. From seawall installation and dock building to heavy equipment operation and project management, discover opportunities to build your future in a growing industry.
Featured openings
Current marine construction jobs
Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate excavators and related equipment supporting seawall installation, excavation and waterfront development.
Supervision & Project Management
Marine Construction Foreman
Lead marine construction crews and coordinate daily activity, materials, equipment and safety on waterfront projects.
Construction Labor
Marine Construction Laborer
Join a marine construction team working on seawalls, bulkheads, docks and waterfront improvement projects. Construction experience preferred but not required.
Browse by category
Find your place on the crew
Marine construction brings together laborers, carpenters, operators and leaders. Choose a category to see related openings.
- Construction Labor Hands-on crew work supporting seawall, dock and bulkhead projects — a common starting point for a marine construction career. 1 open position
- Dock Building Building and repairing residential and commercial docks, walkways and boat-access structures with wood and composite materials. 1 open position
- Seawalls & Bulkheads Installing and repairing seawalls and bulkheads that protect waterfront property along rivers, creeks and the Intracoastal. Submit your resume
- Heavy Equipment Operating excavators and related equipment for site preparation, excavation and marine construction support. 1 open position
- Marine Operations Barge and water-based work, piling installation and the logistics that keep a marine jobsite moving. Submit your resume
- Supervision & Project Management Leading crews, coordinating materials and equipment, and keeping waterfront projects safe, on schedule and built right. 1 open position
Why marine construction?
Work that's built to last — and a career that can grow
Northeast Florida lives on the water. Docks, seawalls and bulkheads have to be built, maintained and rebuilt, and that work takes skilled people.
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Skills that compound
Start with the basics and learn piling, dock framing, seawall installation and equipment work on real projects.
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Outdoors, not behind a desk
Your jobsite is the river, the Intracoastal and the coast — every project looks a little different.
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See what you built
Every dock and seawall is something you can point to long after the crew packs up.
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Safety comes first
Working over and around water demands discipline, teamwork and safe habits on every shift.
Hiring areas
Career opportunities throughout Northeast Florida
We recruit for marine construction work across three counties connected by the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Jacksonville · Jacksonville Beach · Atlantic Beach
Duval County, FL
Find dock building, seawall, bulkhead and heavy equipment careers in Jacksonville — a city shaped by the St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic coast.
2 open positions · Explore Duval careers
Green Cove Springs · Orange Park · Fleming Island
Clay County, FL
Waterfront construction careers along the west bank of the St. Johns River — from Orange Park and Fleming Island to Green Cove Springs, Middleburg and the lakes around Keystone Heights.
1 open position · Explore Clay careers
St. Augustine · St. Augustine Beach · Ponte Vedra
St. Johns County, FL
Dock, seawall and marine construction careers between the Atlantic, the Intracoastal Waterway and the St. Johns River — from St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra to Fruit Cove, Julington Creek and Hastings.
2 open positions · Explore St. Johns careersSkills & qualifications
What it takes to work on the water
Requirements vary by role — every listing states its own experience level. These are the skills that help across marine construction.
The foundation
- Reliable, on time and ready to work
- Physically able to do outdoor construction work
- Comfortable working around and over water
- Safety awareness and willingness to learn
- Teamwork and clear communication
Skills we look for
Helpful credentials
- OSHA safety training
- CDL or valid driver's license
- Equipment operator certifications
- First Aid / CPR
Certifications are never required to apply unless a specific listing says so.
The work environment
What a day on a marine crew looks like
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Gear up & plan
Crews review the day's tasks, equipment and safety needs before work starts.
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Build on the water
Install pilings, frame docks, set seawall panels and move material — often from a barge or the shoreline.
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Work as one crew
Laborers, carpenters and operators depend on each other. Communication keeps everyone safe.
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Leave it right
Clean, organized jobsites and quality work that holds up to Florida weather and tides.
Frequently asked questions
Marine construction careers, answered
Straight answers about qualifications, experience and getting hired. Still have a question? Contact our team.
What qualifications do you need for marine construction?
Most marine construction jobs start with reliability, physical fitness for outdoor work, comfort working around water and a strong focus on safety. Entry-level laborer roles often require no prior experience. Skilled roles such as dock builder, equipment operator or foreman call for hands-on experience, the ability to read plans and, for some positions, a valid driver's license or equipment certifications.
How do I get a job building seawalls?
Most seawall installers start as marine construction laborers, helping crews prepare sites, handle panels and pilings, and set forms. Over time you learn equipment operation, layout and installation. Apply for a laborer or seawall-related opening and list any concrete, excavation or piling experience on your application.
Are marine construction jobs available in Jacksonville?
Yes. Jacksonville's St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway and many creeks create steady demand for dock, seawall and bulkhead work. Current openings in Jacksonville and across Duval, Clay and St. Johns County are listed on our Open Positions page.
What does a marine construction laborer do?
A marine construction laborer supports the crew on waterfront projects: preparing sites, moving and staging materials, assisting with seawall, bulkhead and dock installation, and keeping the jobsite safe and organized. It's hands-on outdoor work and a common first step into the trade.
Do dock builders need previous experience?
Experienced dock builder positions usually prefer prior dock building, marine carpentry or general construction experience, including working with pilings, framing, decking and construction plans. If you're new to the trade, starting as a marine construction laborer is a practical way to learn dock building on the job.
What skills are required for marine construction?
Useful skills include basic carpentry, reading construction plans, operating hand and power tools, concrete work, piling installation, heavy equipment operation and teamwork. Just as important are safety awareness, dependability and the ability to work outdoors in Florida weather and around water.
What equipment do marine construction workers operate?
Depending on the role, marine construction workers may use excavators, pile-driving equipment, barges and work boats, concrete tools, saws, drills and other carpentry tools. Equipment operation is assigned to qualified, trained team members.
Are entry-level marine construction positions available?
Entry-level roles such as marine construction laborer are often open to people without marine experience who are dependable, physically capable of outdoor construction work and willing to learn. Each listing on this site states its experience level, so look for positions marked Entry-level.
Don't see the right role?
Submit your resume. Get on our radar.
Share your experience once and our recruiting team can consider you for marine construction openings across Duval, Clay and St. Johns County as they come up.