Pile Driver

Traylor Bros., Inc.; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a position focused on providing pile driving on marine construction projects. The role involves close collaboration with a variety of skilled personnel to ensure safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least five years of relevant marine construction experience. Additional skills include effective communication and the ability to interpret blueprints.

This position offers an hourly wage of $25–$45 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years marine construction piling and concrete experience.
• Experience with pile driving, crane operations, welding, and related crafts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of marine construction projects.
• Ensure proper permits are in hand before activities.
• Receive and handle material and equipment for operations.
• Drive pilings for various structures and ensure compliance with safety codes.

Skills

Basic functions of diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop pile hammers

Read and interpret blueprints or site plans for piledriving work

General knowledge of construction rigging

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

This position is accountable for providing pile driving on a work barge and ensuring that all work performed is done in a safe and efficient manner. The role typically works closely with the Project Superintendent, Project or Field Engineer, Field Safety Representative, and other skilled or semi‑skilled craft personnel on the worksite.

Ideal Candidate

• Grit and resiliency – figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems.
• Comradery and inspirational – a hard‑working team focused on common goals and celebrating wins.
• Driven and competitive – committed to doing the best to win.
• Trustworthy and respectful – honest, constructive conflict, no drama.
• Ownership and accountability – learn from mistakes and challenge self and others.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of marine construction piling and concrete experience on work barges or job sites or equivalent experience in a marine construction supervisory capacity.
• Experience with various crafts including pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, and related areas.

Skills

• Understand the basic functions of diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop pile hammers.
• Read and interpret blueprints or site plans for piledriving work.
• General knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi‑part load blocks, etc.
• Identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Strong organizational skills to oversee all aspects of the project.
• Motivate and hold crews accountable for safe work practices and performance excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as assigned by the Project Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of current, ongoing marine construction projects.
• Oversee the movement of marine floating rigs from location to location.
• Receive and handle material and equipment required for marine operations and construction activities.
• Ensure that proper permits are in hand before any activity and inspect equipment visually for proper operation.
• Assist in unloading and assembling a crane or other hoisting equipment for piledriving activities.
• Unload various types of piling – concrete, steel pipe, H‑piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
• Perform site preparation for the installation of various concrete, timber, or steel piling.
• Prepare the piling to be driven and assist in positioning and driving the piling.
• Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
• Use the pile driver head‑on machine to drive pilings.
• Judge distance and position piling leads.
• Comply with safety codes.
• Confer with the Project Superintendent, Field Engineer, or Project Engineer on job specifications.
• Ensure all Ballard Health, Safety & Environmental policies are followed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Capable of walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, including getting onto and off barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'–50'.
• Working in confined spaces and elevated heights.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes and site conditions.
• Wearing safety gear (PPE).

Hourly Rates

$25–$45 per hour

Benefits

Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, and more. The company values opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.

EEO Statement

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create undue hardship for the company, consistent with the ADA as amended.