Deep Foundations Pile Driver

GROUP Contractors, LLC; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GROUP Contractors, LLC is seeking a Pile Driver Helper to support deep foundation installation activities in industrial settings. You will assist with piling, rigging, and crane operations, while adhering to safety standards and company policies.

The role involves physical outdoor work, crane signaling, and tool handling. Candidates should have NCCER Basic Rigger certification or be willing to test, along with TWIC and OSHA Basic Plus credentials.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial field experience as a Pile Driver Helper.
• NCCER Basic Rigger Certification or willing to test.
• Must hold a valid TWIC Card.
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus.
• Must pass all Safety Council related courses.
• Must have valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment/vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in erecting and dismantling lattice boom cranes.
• Obtain tools and lay out work for pile driving operations.
• Interpret hand signals to direct cranes for pile driving.
• Follow instructions and perform piling prep, setting, stressing, testing, pulling, welding, cutting and capping.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools; perform physical labor outdoors.

Skills

Pile driving helper

Rigging knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

NCCER Basic Rigger Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging gear

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.