Pile Driver Journeyman

MaineGuide; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGuide in Maine (Kittery) seeks a skilled laborer to perform heavy construction tasks, including driving piles using various equipment in accordance with drawings and specs.

You will assemble leads, rig gear, assist crane operations, and move materials on site while strictly following safety rules; candidates must be able to work long hours, outdoors in all weather, and pass safety checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assembling 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 knowledge of crane signals.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take corrective action.

Skills

Communication

Ability to understand and follow oral/

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID:189404

Position Summary

Perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. Responsible for multiple types of activities required to perform the driving of different types of piles using various equipment in accordance with design drawings, specifications and instructions.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Assembling 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
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action 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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access

required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

construction/industrial site

Must have required tools

May require U.S. Drivers License

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.