Pile Driving Crew Member

RNGD; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD, headquartered in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Pile Driver to assist in installing deep foundation elements and to maintain pile driving equipment on active sites. You will help drive piles to required depths and ensure safety standards are followed on projects across the Southeast.

Experience with leads, hammers, powerpacks, templates and work trestles is essential, as is the ability to train newer crew members, keep piles aligned, monitor hammer strikes, and report deviations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Pile Driver Helper.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to obtain and hold basic rigging certification or willing to test.
• Previous rigging and lifting training.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pile Operation and Equipment Functions: erecting, disassembling, and working with pile equipment; alignment and testing of piling; assist in erection and dismantling lattice boom cranes; train less experienced crew; guide piles during driving; monitor hammer strikes; report deviations; support testing procedures (PDA or static load tests).
• Rigging, Lifting, and Material Handling: assist with safe rigging and heavy lift protocols; use standard hand signals; inspect rigging equipment; maintain tools and machinery for safe operation.
• Safe Operations: follow OSHA and company safety protocols; wear PPE; maintain situational awareness; identify hazards and report them; contribute to RNGD's Safety Always culture; participate in safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Site Maintenance: assist with cleanup and housekeeping; support other crew members; perform minor repairs or adjustments to equipment.

Skills

Pile driving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication by hand signals

Attention to detail

Tools

TWIC credential

Rigging certification

Lattice boom crane operation

Pile driving equipment

Job description

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We're looking for a Pile Driver that will be responsible for assisting in the installation of deep foundation elements, including driving structural piles to specified depths and tolerances. This role involves assisting with and maintaining pile driving equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting other team members in achieving project objectives efficiently and accurately. The applicant should also be experienced in erecting, disassemble, and working with pile driving equipment such as leads, hammers, powerpacks, templates and work trestles.

Core Responsibilities

• Pile Operation and Equipment Functions

• • Erecting, disassembling, and working with and around pile equipment
  • Preparation, aligning, plumbing, setting, testing of piling
  • Must be able to assist in the erection and dismantle of lattice boom cranes
  • Assist in the training of less experienced Crew members.
  • Guide piles during driving to maintain alignment and plumbness.
  • Monitor hammer strikes and report any irregularities.
  • Report any deviations or obstructions encountered.
  • Support testing procedures (e.g., PDA or static load tests).

• Rigging, Lifting, and Material Handling

• • Assist and coordinate with Crane Operator in safe rigging and Heavy Lift protocols
  • Communicate through standard crane hand signals for safe operations
  • Inspect and maintain rigging equipment and materials
  • Maintain and inspect tools and machinery for safe operation.

• Safe Operations

• • Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols.
  • Wear appropriate PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, etc.).
  • Maintain high situational awareness to prevent unsafe conditions or incidents.
  • Identify hazardous conditions or behaviors and report them immediately.
  • Contribute to a positive safety culture and uphold RNGD's Safety Always core value.
  • Participate in daily safety briefings and hazard assessments.
    

• Site Maintenance

• • Assist with cleanup and housekeeping on site.
  • Support other crew members as needed for efficiency.
  • Perform minor repairs or adjustments to equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Pile Driver Helper
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able obtain and hold basic rigging certification or willing to test.
• Previous rigging and lifting training.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Core Competencies

• RNGD Values Alignment
  • Exemplifies RNGD's core values:
    • Renegade Mentality
    • Sweep Floors
    • Build Together
    • Honor Promises
      

• Team Member Attitude
  • Assist and conduct actions that enhance the team and its members.
  • Works cooperatively with the project team to complete pile operations safely and efficiently.
  • Assists in logistics, material handling, and equipment tasks as needed.

• Safety-Minded
  • Follows all operational and safety procedures rigorously.
  • Identifies and reports hazards immediately.
  • Promotes a safe work environment for self and others.

• Communication
  • Uses hand signals and radio communication effectively.
  • Collaborates closely with operators, signalers, foremen, and field teams.
  • Provides clear, concise updates and reports.

• Detail-Oriented
  • Ensures accuracy in load preparation, rigging, documentation, and log maintenance.
  • Follows lift plans, procedures, and specifications precisely.

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.