Operator - Pile Driving & Crane

Cajun Industries, LLC; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC seeks a certified crane operator to operate a lattice boom crane with live brake capability on plant operations and construction sites. The role requires strong safety awareness and the ability to learn to use or operate related tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include directing crane movement, driving pilings for walls and foundations, reading load charts, performing daily inspections, and coordinating with supervisors to meet project specifications while adhering to

Qualifications

• Certified crane operator with lattice boom experience.
• Ability to interpret load charts and perform daily equipment inspections.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane from machine cabs using pedals and levers.
• Raise and lower live and fixed leads.
• Drive pilings for walls, bulkheads, and foundations.
• Read load charts and interpret hand signals for material placement.
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Assist other crew members and coordinate with supervisors on job specifications and safety codes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading load charts

Mathematical calculations

Education

Crane operator certification

Tools

Lattice boom crane

Pile driver equipment

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Operator should be certified and have the ability to operate lattice boom crane with live brake capability. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers
• Raise and lower both live and fixed leads
• Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers
• Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings
• Judge distance and position pilings leads
• Host pilings into leads
• Position hammers over pilings
• Activate power hammers
• Use multiple controls to operate equipment
• Select appropriate attachments
• Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications
• Comply with all safety codes
• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.