B03_DOL_Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for heavy dredging construction work in North Carolina, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The document specifies prevailing wage rates for various dredging job classifications across hydraulic dredges, with rates ranging from $29.96 to $47.07 per hour, depending on the specific worker classification (e.g., Deck Captain, Crane Operator, Mechanical Dredge Operator). The wage determination covers contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, and applies Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, with additional premiums for hazardous material work and provisions for holiday and vacation pay.

The document includes detailed wage rates for specific roles such as Cook, Deckhand, Engineer, Launchman, Leverman, Mate, Mess Cook, Oiler, Shoreman, Spider Barge Operator, and Welder, with corresponding fringe benefits. It also provides guidance on union rate identifiers, survey rate methodologies, and the process for wage determination appeals. The wage rates are applicable statewide in North Carolina and will be adjusted annually, with the current determination valid through February 21, 2025.