https://JOBS.HKAA.COM/ en-us Perform quality control testing for VDOT Roadway and Bridge construction, including field soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing of contractor work to ensure contract compliance for routine, non-complex activities. This role works under the direction of a Construction Quality Control Inspector or Manager.

Pay: $20.00- $30.00 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

• Perform materials testing, such as nuclear gauge soil and aggregate density
• Review placement of and perform materials tests on concrete deliveries in accordance with VDOT and ACI standards; make cylinders for delivery to labs
• Verify construction of roadway and highway materials and placement complies with drawings, VDOT specifications and standards, special provisions, and contract documents
• Monitor and observe limited contractual fieldwork (excavations, storm drain piping installation, drainage facilities, concrete placement, soil and aggregate placement, road surfaces, pile driving) under the supervision of a more experienced inspector, with appropriate training and oversight
• Advise inspector supervisors and contractor supervisors/foremen of non-conforming field tests
• Take field measurements of materials placed/tested and record daily production and test results
• Complete daily reports with attached VDOT materials testing forms
• Receive materials delivery tickets for compliance and submit to contractor
• Take assignments and direction from Quality Control Lead Management and Senior Inspectors

Performance Expectations:

• Accurately record and report daily forms per project requirements
• Communicate effectively with client, contractor, staff, and supervisor
• Proactively resolve problems at the lowest level
• Adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting
• Submit accurate time sheets, mileage, and expense reports on time each week
• Review jobsite safety daily and take immediate action to document and resolve issues
• Understand and follow OSHA Safety Standards and client corporate policies
• Maintain all required certifications and participate in training courses as required
• Understand and apply all applicable industry standards for the project

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ACI Certification
• 0–2 years of experience
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening; background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on position
• Willingness to work near active highways, roadways, water/land bridges, marine barges/watercraft, and underground tunnel boring machines; nighttime shifts expected on a rotational basis

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or applicable field
• VDOT Soils and Aggregate Certification

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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Now Hiring: Pipefitter

Location: Newport News, VA

Wages:

Non-Local $35.00 Per Hour, $120.00 Per Diem Offered, if eligible

Local $45.00

Experience: 

Five or more years as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chem First Class Pipefitter. 

Required Experience / Qualifications: 

Able to read and interpret ship piping drawings. 

Experienced fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping. 

Ability to end prep piping by hand and/or with Wach or Portsmouth Machine. 

Knowledge in installing pipe hangers. 

Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths. 

Ability to prep and fit up backing rings. 

Ability to clean cut/break pipe with a grinder. 

Ability to hand prep V bevels. 

Experience in fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings. 

Ability to bend pipe from template and in the use of a hand bender. 

Ability to fit welded sockets. 

Ability to fit brazed joints with/without insert ring. Required Safety Training.

• Must Successfully pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime if required.

To Apply:

Submit a Detailed Resume for review. cassie@hkaa.com
]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Wages:

Up to $45.00 Per Hour

$120.00 Per Diem Offered, if eligible

Experience:

Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter. 

Required Skills:

Multi-Pass Tack Welding.

Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 

Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch. 

Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches. 

Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions with the use of a ruler. 

Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. 

Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications. 

Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns). 

Air Carbon Arc Gouging. 

Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work. 

Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute the required work. 

Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates. 

Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal, trunks, etc.

Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations.  Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations. 

Performance test Required

• Must Successfully pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime if required.

To Apply:

Submit a detailed resume for review.
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 Now Hiring Inside Machinist 

Location: Newport News, VA

Wages:

Up to $37.50/Hr.

Per Diem $120.00 offered if eligible




Experience

Five (5) years minimum experience.

Job Description
Inside Machinists operate various machines (manual and/or CNC) such as lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, horizontal boring mills, etc. 

Inside machinists troubleshoot operations and take appropriate actions to correct.

The machinists perform quality inspections, verifying dimensions of work pieces are in accordance with drawing specifications.

Basic Qualifications
 Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to pass Work Keys testing requirements and Physical Agility Test.

CNC experience preferred. High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Must be able to work any shift and overtime, if required.  Must be flexible

Must successfully pass a background & hair follicle drug test




To Apply:

Submit a detailed resume for review
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 Now Hiring: Pipe Welder

Location: Newport News, VA

Wages:

Non-Local up to $50 Per Hour and $120.00 Per Diem Offered, if eligible

Local up to $60.00

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 5 years commercial/naval experience to be considered.

Welding Qualifications:

1. All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes.
2. Thin wall sockets (Required for below 0.187 wall joints)

Must Successfully pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.

Must be able to work any shift and overtime if required.

To Apply:

Submit an up-to-date Detailed Resume for review.
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 Now Hiring: Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

Location: Newport News, VA

Wages:

Up to $45.00 Per Hour

$120.00 Per Diem Offered, if eligible

Experience:

Five (5) years of naval shipyard experience as a 1st Class Welder.

Required Skills:

Multi Pass.  All positions fillet & butt welds using the following processes:

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GMAW-P

Heating – Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Ability to properly use fillet & butt weld gauges.

Performance test Required.

• Must Successfully pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime if required.

To Apply:

Submit a detailed resume for review.
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