Pile Driver

Crofton Construction Services Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crofton Construction Services Inc. is seeking a Pile Driver in Portsmouth, Virginia. The successful Pile Driver will operate machinery to drive piles into the ground for foundations and structures. Responsibilities include moving heavy materials and performing pre-operational equipment checks. Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience, an HS Diploma or GED equivalent, and must be capable of working in a marine environment, lifting heavy objects, and climbing safely. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a pile driver.
• Ability to acquire and maintain base access.

Responsibilities

• Operate Pile Driver to drive pilings for various structures.
• Judge distance and position piling leads.
• Move heavy construction materials to work sites.
• Perform pre-operational checks on equipment.

Skills

Rigging and signaling certification

Ability to work in a marine environment

Climb and maintain balance

Ability to see well

Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Pile Driver to join our team. The ideal Pile Driver is responsible for operating machinery that hammers piles into the ground to support building foundations, bridges, piers, etc., and reviews building plans, ensuring pilings are installed accurately.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate Pile Driver to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, foundations, structures, etc.
• Judge distance and position piling leads
• Move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials to construction sites.
• Clear land, dig trenches prepare worksite.
• Oil and service machine as needed.
• Perform pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Perform work in a marine environment.
• Work from heights (pile drivers will typically be required to climb pile driving leads or work out of a manlift wearing fall protection)
• Physically, workers must be able to see well (naturally or with correction)
• Climb and/or maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Reach for handle and manipulate objects.
• Rigging and signaling certification preferred

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience as a pile driver
• Ability to acquire and maintain base access.
• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and handle noisy environments
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. A review of this Job Description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently; requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.