Pile Driver Helper

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level craftsperson to assist with pile driving projects in Port Arthur, TX. You will work under supervision, perform supportive duties, and learn crane signaling and pile driving techniques for timber, steel, concrete, and sheet piles.

Responsibilities include tool preparation, rigging, and helping other crafts while following safety and project rules; overtime and outdoor work are to be expected in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Able to understand and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Experience with hand and power tools and layout equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain tools and plan the work layout.
• Direct cranes for pile driving using hand signals.
• Learn pile driving techniques for timber, steel, concrete, and sheet piles.
• Assist with assembly of pile driving leads and rigging.
• Assist other crafts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Read instructions

Hand tools usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Obtain necessary tools and components and the lay out of work
• Interpret hand signals in order to direct cranes for pile driving activities
• Learn and understand pile driving techniques for timber, steel, concrete, and sheet piles on land and barge.
• Assist with the assembly of pile driving leads, connecting hoses, rigging material and equipment.
• Shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging of same for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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