Welder & Pile-Driver for Heavy Civil Foundations

Ames Construction, Inc.; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking skilled workers for pile driving, welding, and related heavy civil construction tasks in on-site projects across our infrastructure portfolio.

The role involves operating pile-driving and welding equipment, reading drawings, and collaborating with crane operators, carpenters, ironworkers, and other trades. Candidates should have 3+ years of pile driving or welding experience, the ability to pass welding tests, and a commitment to safety on highway, bridge, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years in pile driving, welding, heavy civil/construction.
• Ability to pass welding qualification tests.
• Knowledge of structural steel erection and heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate pile-driving equipment, cranes, hammers, vibratory drivers, and related machinery.
• Install steel piles, H-piles, pipe piles, sheet piles, and other foundations.
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting and fitting using SMAW, FCAW and other processes.
• Read blueprints and survey layouts; interpret shop drawings and specs.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow OSHA/DOT/site procedures.

Skills

Pile driving

Structural welding

Heavy civil construction

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Cranes and related machinery

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking skilled workers for pile driving, welding, and related heavy civil construction tasks in on-site projects across our infrastructure portfolio.

The role involves operating pile-driving and welding equipment, reading drawings, and collaborating with crane operators, carpenters, ironworkers, and other trades. Candidates should have 3+ years of pile driving or welding experience, the ability to pass welding tests, and a commitment to safety on highway, bridge, and