Pile Driving Technician - Safety-Driven Team Player

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

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.