Commercial Diver Job Description Template

Job title

Commercial Diver

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable commercial diver to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect underwater structures, weld and cut underwater and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect underwater structures
• Weld and cut underwater
• Install equipment
• Repair docks and pipelines
• Recover objects
• Maintain dive gear
• Work as tender topside
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of surface-supplied diving and underwater welding
• Calm under pressure and teamwork
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ADCI certification
• AWS underwater welding (D3.6)
• First aid and DAN O2
• Experience with dive helmets

Skills

• Underwater cutting
• Rigging
• Inspection
• Dive safety
• Physical fitness
• Communication

Work environment and schedule

Divers work in harbors, rivers, lakes, dams and offshore. Irregular, project-based schedules with travel.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.