Deep Foundations Pile Driver

GROUP Contractors; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GROUP Contractors is seeking a Pile Driver Helper to assist with deep foundation installation on industrial sites in Louisiana. The role involves rigging, crane support, and physical labor outdoors. You'll work with lattice boom cranes, follow safety procedures, and learn essential functions from experienced crews.

Occasional travel may be required; hours vary by project. Valid TWIC and OSHA Basic Plus are required; NCCER Basic Rigger certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial field experience as a pile driver helper.
• NCCER Basic Rigger Certification preferred or willingness to test.
• Valid TWIC Card, OSHA Basic Plus, and ability to pass safety-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in piling operations and rigging.
• Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes.
• Obtain tools and lay out work.
• Follow instructions and interpret hand signals for crane operations.
• Work outdoors and adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Rigging

Math calculations

Education

NCCER Basic Rigger Certification

Tools

TWIC Card

OSHA Basic Plus

Driver’s License

Job description

General Description:

Must be skilled in the assistance and help of deep foundation installation including, but not

limited to timber piles, concrete piles, sheet piles, drill shafts, auger cast, etc. Must also be

experienced in erecting, disassemble, and working with and around pile driving equipment. Must

also have basic rigging knowledge and perform general construction duties.

Essential Functions:

• Must assist in all essential Functions listed below.
• Must have a willingness to learn.
• Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes
• Obtain necessary tools and components and the lay out of work
• Interpret hand signals in order to direct cranes for pile driving activities
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• The preparation, aligning, plumbing, setting, stressing, testing, pulling, welding, cutting off and capping of piling of any type including steel pile and concrete pile and the splicing, barking, heading and shoeing of piling and the rigging and signaling connected with all of the above.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Perform physical labor that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials at construction sites
• Using safety gear and practicing safe work habits, per the company policy manual.
• Ability to rig equipment and material to be set into place.
• Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to complete the job task at hand.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Competencies:

• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to complete the job task at hand.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.

Physical Demands:

Field/Jobsite Environment – Standing, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending,

pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected

on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction

Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional

evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of industrial field experience as a Pile Driver Helper
• Encouraged to hold NCCER Basic Rigger Certification or willing to test

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.