Helical Pile Installer

PPT Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PPT Inc. is seeking a Helical Pile Installer to join our dynamic construction team in Shreveport, LA. You will operate heavy equipment, install helical piles, and support foundational projects with precision and safety.

You will follow site plans, monitor torque and depth, and maintain equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. CDL is preferred, and travel to sites may be required; this role offers hands-on experience in site operations and infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment operation, hydraulics and materials handling knowledge.
• Experience with cranes, trucks, backhoes on construction sites.
• CDL preferred for transporting equipment.
• Familiar with OSHA safety standards.
• Prior site experience with heavy machinery desirable.
• Ability to follow load handling procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain daily equipment, ensuring all machinery was properly cleaned, greased, and ready for optimal performance.
• Drive and handle mini-excavators, skid steers, or handheld torque motors with high-power hydraulic heads.
• Place piles at precise depths, locations, and angles according to site plans.
• Track hydraulic torque readings, rotation speed, and depth to meet capacity.
• Verify utility mark-outs, clear obstacles, and position extensions or brackets on shafts.
• Log torque measurements, pile lengths, and installation data for inspectors.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow OSHA safety standards.
• Communicate daily job updates with scheduling.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Hydraulics

Materials handling

Tools

Overhead cranes

Boom trucks

Backhoes

Job description

Join our dynamic construction team as a Helical Pile Installer and play a vital role in foundational support for diverse construction projects. In this energetic position, you will be responsible for installing helical piles — specialized deep foundation elements that provide stability and load-bearing capacity for structures. Your expertise in heavy equipment operation, materials handling, and safety protocols will ensure efficient, precise, and safe installation processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills in construction site operations, and contribute to successful infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain daily equipment, ensuring all machinery was properly cleaned, greased, and ready for optimal performance.
• Equipment operation- Drive and handle mini-excavators, skid steers, or handheld torque motors fitted with high-power hydraulic rotary drive heads.
• Blueprints-Follow site plans, engineering drawings, and layout markers to place piles at precise depths, locations, and angles.
• Monitor installation-Track hydraulic torque readings, rotation speed (RPM), and depth to ensure each pile achieves the required structural capacity.
• Site preparation-Verify utility mark-outs, clear obstacles, and position extensions or brackets onto the steel shafts.
• Log torque measurements, pile lengths, and installation data for project inspectors.
• Maintain a clean work area, use rigging gear correctly, and follow OSHA safety standards.
• Accurately communicate with scheduling for daily job updates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge related to heavy equipment operation, hydraulics, and materials handling.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, boom trucks, backhoes, or similar lifting equipment within construction or warehouse settings.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred for transporting equipment or materials between sites.
• Familiarity with construction site safety standards and OSHA safety standards implementation.
• Prior experience working on construction sites or in environments involving heavy equipment operation is highly desirable.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for load handling procedures and safety protocols diligently.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lift up to 75 lbs overhead and push/pull up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Stand for extended periods and work in shop/outdoor conditions.
• Flexible work schedule and travel is required.

Join us in building the future—where your skills make a real impact! We are committed to providing a safe work environment that promotes growth, teamwork, and excellence in every project. This paid position offers valuable hands‑on experience in the construction industry while supporting your professional development in heavy equipment operation and site safety practices.