Deep Foundations Pile Driver

Group-Contractors; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Group-Contractors seeks a Pile Driver Helper for deep foundation work, including timber and concrete piles, sheet piles and drill shafts. You will assist in erecting and dismantling pile driving equipment and perform general construction duties on outdoor job sites.

The role requires 2+ years of industrial field experience and NCCER Basic Rigger Certification or willingness to test. Travel and shift variability may apply; safety gear is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes.
• Rig equipment and lay out work sites.
• Interpret hand signals to direct cranes for pile driving.
• Perform piling prep, setting, stressing, welding and capping where required.
• Work outdoors in all weather with proper safety gear.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Hand tools proficiency

Math calculations

Education

NCCER Basic Rigger Certification

Tools

Lattice boom cranes

Pile driving equipment

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.