Pile Driver - Charleston, SC

SJ Hamill Construction Company, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company paid Disability and Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Tuition reimbursement program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A construction firm in Charleston, SC is seeking a skilled pile driver to support foundations and structures. The ideal candidate will operate various pile driving equipment and adhere to safety standards in challenging job sites. Responsibilities include rigging, setting, and operating pile hammers, while qualifications include at least one year of experience and rigging certification. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and retirement savings programs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in pile driving operations.
• Certification in rigging and signaling is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Rig and set various types of piles to grade using hammers.
• Operate power equipment and adhere to safety policies.
• Signal cranes for safe operation and cut off piles correctly.
• Maintain safety practices per company policies.
• Cut off piles at specified elevations.

Skills

Rigging and signaling

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Power equipment operation

Customer service

Tools

Hydraulic hammer

Diesel hammer

Vibratory hammer

Job description

This position is responsible for driving and installing various types of piles, such as steel, timber, or concrete, to support foundations and structures in marine and land-based environments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with pile driving operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe, productive work on challenging and dynamic job sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to rig and set piles (square and round concrete piles, steel pipe and H-piles) in the proper location and drive them to grade using hydraulic, diesel, or vibratory hammers.
• Must have proper knowledge of using and maintaining any type of power equipment required to fulfill job description.
• Must understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
• Handle, attach, and remove rigging from piling, pile hammer, and hammer leads.
• Operates winches to align barge at proper location.
• Install and remove pile templates.
• Operate pile hammers.
• Properly signal cranes.
• Cut off piles at proper elevation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Rigging and signaling certification preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience.
• Understand construction safety standards and productively work safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Willing to work out of town and travel to project locations.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses

CSG/SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/SJ Hamill.

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.