Pile Driver Operator

Wanzek Construction; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to drive pile-driving equipment on solar farm projects. The role includes operating equipment, installing piles/posts, maintaining gear, and coordinating with the crew.

A high school diploma or GED with 1–3+ years of related experience is required. Travel to multiple sites and flexibility in hours may be necessary. Qualifications include GPS knowledge, strict safety adherence, and the ability to read engineering documents.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret safety rules, drawings, and procedures.
• Understand GPS systems and equipment functions.
• Flexible work schedule; nights/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Operates heavy equipment including pile-driving for solar projects.
• Distribute, layout, assemble and install solar array components and piles.
• Assist with placement of piles and racking materials in the field.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew using signals and communication.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS knowledge

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Responsible for operating pile-driving equipment to drive production piles/posts. Driving piles/posts into ground without damage to equipment or materials. Assist in installation of various pile/post types, maintenance, and greasing of pile and operate a skid steer.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
• Distribution, layout, assembly and installation of various solar array components required of a solar energy farm
• Distribution and installation of piles and racking materials
• Assist with the placement of piles onto the field with compact track loader prior to installation
• Remediation of pile for tolerances
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice Position may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Construction Manager, General Foreman, or Foreman
• Perform inspections and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment, flexible work schedule, nights and / or weekends will be required.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read engineering drawings and procedure manuals
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Knowledge and operation of various GPS systems
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.

Working Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $24.00-$28.50/ hourly, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.