Diver/Tender
Location
Signal Hill, CA
Posted on August 26, 2026
Location
Signal Hill, CA
Posted on August 26, 2026
Position Overview
Global is currently seeking a Diver/Tender based in Long Beach, 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; Ensure that personal diving equipment is working correctly and is suitable for the planned dive. Ensure full understanding of the dive plan and be competent to carry out the planned task; Know the routine and emergency procedures; Report any medical problems or symptoms experienced during or after the dive; Ability to identify and report any equipment faults, other potential hazards, near misses, or accidents; Keep your Dive logbook up to date and have it signed by the Supervisor 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, valid car insurance, and submit a driving record for the past three years Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check Must submit the last 4 dive logs Current certifications of all diver-owned equipment (i.e., hat, bottle, harness, etc.) Must possess a current diving physical or be able to pass a diving physical Ability to wear a commercial diving hat, 25-30 lbs, for approximately 4 hours daily Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc. Ability to work out 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 NITROX/Enriched Air Oxygen First Aid, CPR & AED 5+ Years of underwater diving experience 5+ Years of experience in the construction industry 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.
Pre ferred Credentials
Current Passport IMCA Certified/International Certification Card OSHA 10 or higher construction course certificate 40hr HAZWOPER Boaters Card Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.
Work Location: Long Beach, CA
Union Representation Statement
This is an hourly position governed by the Southern California Local 562 Carpenters Union Collective Bargaining agreement.
Summary hourly range: $47.37 – $102.74, per Schedule A, with opportunities for overtime.
Union members will be eligible for the benefits provided by the Union. Union benefits include:
Southwest Carpenters Training Fund Health & Welfare Pension Annuity Grievance Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off Contractors Cooperation Committee Contractors Cooperation Committee/Partnership for Jobs Industry Advancement Fund
Newly hired employees will accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked in California state per applicable law.
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 .
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 372 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Signal Hill, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 596 other active welding openings from 293 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.
The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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