Pile Driver

Manson Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manson Construction Co. is hiring a Pile Driver to install piles on water-related projects. The role requires experience in piling, rigging, and marine crane operations, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction experience, be able to read plans, and possess TWIC and rigging certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with demanding hours and outdoor work in marine environments.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of quality control and concrete placement related to pile work near water.
• Good verbal and written communication skills: read, follow directions, and convey information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and pile layouts.
• Knowledge of rigging and signaling with cranes and marine operations.
• Assist in development of work element plans, JSAs, and safety/quality standards implementation.
• Participate in site safety meetings and near-miss reporting.
• Operate standard tools and equipment (saws, torches, drills, PPE].

Skills

Construction experience

Plan reading

Rigging

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

Summary

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle's waterfront. Today, Manson's legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson's number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

The Pile Driver position is a skilled craftsperson knowledgeable and experienced in the installation of all sizes and dimensions of piles, on or near the water, including concrete pile, pipe pile, H pile, and timber piles.

• Reliable form of transportation required.
• Work will be 6 to 7 days a week, 10-12 hours per day.
• No rotation, time off will be granted upon request.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following, additional duties may be assigned:

• Ability to read and understand plans, blueprint work/pile layouts
• Knowledge of rigging and signaling with all types of cranes and marine operations
• Assist in the development of work element plans, JSAs, and the implementation of project safety and quality standards
• Participation in site safety, planning meetings and near miss reporting
• Ability to skillfully work with standard tools such as (but not limited to): skill saws, chain saws, sledge hammers, PVs, wire cutters, torches, concrete saws, drills and other general hand and power tools
• Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• 3 to 5 years construction industry experience
• Knowledge and understanding of quality control and concrete placement and work as it relates to pile work for marine construction projects, on, over, under or near water
• Good verbal and written communication skills: ability to give and receive direction, understand, respond and follow verbal and written communications and instructions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid picture identification required. Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) certificate or eligibility required. Must be a certified rigger.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the essential duties and responsibilities noted above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water
• Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites
• Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.)

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Recruiting, 206‑762‑0850, and [e-mail].

Manson Construction offers our full‑time employees a comprehensive and generous benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their families, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching and ESOP, and an annual discretionary bonus.