Pile Driver Operator - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Paragonah (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Pile Driver Operator to support solar installation efforts at sites across Utah.

The role focuses on safe and efficient installation of pile foundations, using PD5/PD10 and other equipment under supervision of the Foreman. You will read and follow safety rules, operate measuring tools, and coordinate with the piles tender to ensure accurate elevations, with daily production goals and a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability in a demanding

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18+.
• Experience operating PD5, PD10, Gayk or other pile driving machinery.
• Prior solar experience preferred.
• Proven safety track record.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine properly before installing piles.
• Able to effectively communicate with piles tender before and during installation of piles.
• Set up and use lasers and use receivers properly for piles elevation heights.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.
• Assist Foreman in installation of various pile types, maintenance, and greasing of pile equipment.
• Check work along the way to ensure adherence to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure materials are plumb, level, and secure.
• Measure height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Ability to work in a production environment where daily production goals are set, evaluated, and optimized.
• Ability to work with double hearing protection, including ear plugs and earmuffs.
• All other duties assigned by site leadership.

Skills

Pile driving machinery operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

PD5

PD10

Gayk

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Pile Driver Operator is part of the team that is largely responsible for the safe and successful installation of various solar equipment. The Pile Driver Operator will utilize a wide variety of tools and machines to assemble and construct the solar equipment based on the scheduled work plans. The Solar Pile Driver Operator may also be assigned additional duties on the job as required by the project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine properly before installing piles.
• Able to effectively communicate with piles tender before and during installation of piles.
• Set up and use lasers and use receivers properly for piles elevation heights.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.
• Assist Foreman in installation of various pile types, maintenance, and greasing of pile equipment.
• Check work along the way to ensure adherence to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure materials are plumb, level, and secure.
• Measure height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Ability to work in a production environment where daily production goals are set, evaluated, and optimized.
• Ability to work with double hearing protection, including ear plugs and earmuffs.
• All other duties assigned by site leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Previous experience operating PD5, PD10, Gayk, or other pile driving machinery required.
• Prior solar experience preferred.
• Proven track record of safety.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth and color perception.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization.

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