Pile Driver

Cajun Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Pile Driver to join our field operations in Baton Rouge, LA. The role emphasizes heavy rigging, crane operations, and safety awareness to support pile driving on plant and construction sites.

You will work as part of a crew applying NCCER-standard rigging practices and following site safety protocols. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to read prints, take measurements, and communicate clearly with crew members, supervisors, and subcontractors

Qualifications

• The candidate should be proficient in heavy rigging and NCCER rigging standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and take precise measurements for piling layouts.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to site safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes
• Interpret hand signals to direct cranes for pile driving activities
• Read prints and take measurements to assist in laying out
• Plumb piles with levels
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Rigging (heavy)

Crane signaling

Reading prints & measurements

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

NCCER Rigging Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Pile Driver is knowledgeable in heavy rigging, and preferably has basic to advanced rigging (per NCCER). Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or a 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.

• Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes
• Interpret hand signals in order to direct cranes for pile driving activities
• Read prints and take measurements to assist in laying out
• Plumb piles with levels
• 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.