Pile Driver

Description

• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Uses oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the exact location where the pilings will be driven.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Unloads various types of piling -- concrete pipe, H-piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
• Performs site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures.
• Prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling.
• Utilizes various hand signals for communicating with the Pile Driver Operator of hoisting equipment.
• Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in piledriving activities.
• Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer and leads.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Works closely with Pile Driver Operator, Barge Foreman, Welders, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sets up power and hand tools necessary to prepare specific pilings.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Builds the form work for concrete structures and constructs the timber falsework for all kinds of structures.
• Works with Pile Driver Operator to maneuver and position loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Dresses and caps the pilings after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure.
• Assists with the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Uses pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Uses gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.

Requirements

• Adapting to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another and normally involves physically getting onto and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers -- diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging -- use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
• Employs knowledge of construction rigging such as use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks to complete crane hoisting tasks.
• Being qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
• Working in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in performance of work.

Benefits

• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Career Growth & Development
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance