Pile Driver

MEB; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction company is seeking an experienced Pile Driver to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently installing various types of piles and shoring systems on construction projects. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy construction, with skills in operating pile hammers and understanding load charts. A commitment to safety and quality work is essential. Additional requirements include passing drug tests and having proper transportation to the job site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in heavy construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and instructions.
• Able to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Safely install various types of piles and shoring systems.
• Operate hydraulically and diesel-driven pile hammers.
• Assist crew members with various construction tasks.

Skills

Heavy construction experience

Operation of pile hammers

Understanding load charts

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal competencies

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Our team is looking for an experienced Pile Driver to join one of our pile or sheeting crews. In this role you will be responsible for safely and efficiently install various types of piles, sheeting, and shoring systems in support of our various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. To succeed, you must ensure that you are living by MEB’s core values on the project every day and that quality, health, and safety standards onsite are your top priority.

If you are a hardworking, safety conscious tradesman that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then we’d like to meet you!

Core Areas of Responsibility.

• Tasks may include offloading material, assembling equipment, and rigging loads.
• Operation of hydraulically and diesel driven pile hammers with fixed or swinging leads to drive various types of piles including concrete, sheet, H-pile, pipe pile, etc.
• Utilizing vibratory hammers to drive sheet piling.
• Installing shoring systems including walers and struts.
• Utilizing basic load charts for cranes and hoisting equipment.
• Recording pile blow counts.
• Assisting pile crew members, and, at times, other crews including carpenters, finishers, pipelayers, operators, laborers, and pipefitters with various tasks as directed by the Superintendent.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in heavy construction, specifically with knowledge of sheet, concrete, H-pile, and pipe pile.
• Ability to read and understand load charts, blueprints, diagrams, and grades and instructions from supervisors, lay out the job, and work efficiently with the materials and tools of your trade.
• Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.) for an 8 – 10-hour workday.
• The ability to comprehend and follow specific instructions.
• Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results, the need for closure, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, being dependable and cooperation.
• Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.

Requirements.

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• If assigned to a government project, US citizenship and clear background check may be required.

Additional Requirements For Craftworkers.

• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.