Diver/Tender
Company: Moran Environmental Recovery
Role summary
Diver/Tender is a part-time role at Moran Environmental Recovery in West Sacramento, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Diver/Tender
- Company
- Moran Environmental Recovery
- Location
- West Sacramento, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-25
If you have a passion for the water and are looking for a unique, hands-on career, this role with Moran Environmental Recovery offers a great chance to join a professional dive team. You'll work in an exciting, active environment that values reliability and physical readiness, making it a perfect fit for someone who prefers the field over an office desk.
Job description
Position Overview
Global is currently seeking a Diver/Tender based in Sacramento, CA. This person will report to the company’s Regional Dive Operations Manager. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Undertake dives and other duties as directed by the Supervisor;
A Tender who dives shall be subject to the duties & responsibilities of a diver within the limitations of their assignment.
Ensure that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive;
Ensure complete understanding of the dive plan and is competent to carry out the planned task;
Know the routine and emergency procedures;
Report any medical problem or symptoms experienced during or after the dive;
Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents;
Maintain a diver's logbook, keep it up to date, and have the Supervisor sign it after each dive.
Required Skills
Previous maritime experience and knowledge of diving support equipment
Must possess working knowledge of industry requirements for equipment
All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must have a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance, and submit a driving record for the past three years
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in a random drug & alcohol testing program
Able to pass a background check
Must submit the last four dive logs
Read, understand, and comply with all employer policies and applicable governmental regulations as they relate to their qualifications or performance while engaging in diving operations.
Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (i.e., Hat, bottle, etc.)
Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical
Ability to wear a commercial diving hat, 25-30lbs, for approximately 4 hours daily
Ability to work in all weather conditions: rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
Ability to work on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time
Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
24-hour and 7-day-a-week availability based on project or emergency response needs
Current ADCI Card
Oxygen Provider/DANO2
First/Aid CPR
GDS mandatory training and other required programs
Must be eligible to enter or be a member of a local union
Required Experience
Must be a graduate of a commercial diver training program accredited by the Association of Diving Educators (ACDE) or others as recognized in IMCA.
Preferred Credentials
1-3 years of underwater diving experience
1-3 years of experience in the construction industry
Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC Card
Ability to work outside the United States
IMCA Certified/International Certification cards
NITROX /Enriched Air Oxygen
HAZWOPER
OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction course certificate
Current Passport
Boaters Card (California state boaters' card)
Work Location: Sacramento, CA
* Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.
Union Representation Statement:
This hourly position is governed by the Northern California Local 34 Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf, and Dock Builders Union Collective Bargaining agreement.
Summary hourly range: $66.26 – $234.56 per Schedule A, with opportunities for overtime.
Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by the Union. Union benefits include:
Health & Welfare
Pension
Annuity
Vacation
Work Fee
Apprenticeship
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave Admin.
Calif. Construction Advancement Program or “I.P.”
Contract Administration
Carpenters International Training Fund
Geographic & Marketing/LMCC
Per applicable law, newly hired employees in California will accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.
If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com .