General Description:
Must be skilled in the assistance and help of deep foundation installation including, but not
limited to timber piles, concrete piles, sheet piles, drill shafts, auger cast, etc. Must also be
experienced in erecting, disassemble, and working with and around pile driving equipment. Must
also have basic rigging knowledge and perform general construction duties.
Essential Functions:
- Must assist craftsman in all essential Functions listed below.
- Must have a willingness to learn.
- Erect and dismantle lattice boom cranes
- Obtain necessary tools and components and the lay out of work
- Interpret hand signals in order to direct cranes for pile driving activities
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- The preparation, aligning, plumbing, setting, stressing, testing, pulling, welding, cutting
off and capping of piling of any type including steel pile and concrete pile and the
splicing, barking, heading and shoeing of piling and the rigging and signaling connected
with all of the above.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Perform physical labor that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving
your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of
materials at construction sites
- Act as a team led and mentor to less experienced laborers.
- Using safety gear and practicing safe work habits, per the company policy manual.
- Ability to rig equipment and material to be set into place.
- Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to complete the job task at hand.
- Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Competencies:
- Ability to use math/complete calculations
- Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to complete the job task at hand.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Physical Demands:
Field/Jobsite Environment – Standing, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending,
pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected
on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction
Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional
evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.
Required Education and Experience:
- 2+ years of industrial field experience as a Pile Driver Helper
- Encouraged to hold NCCER Basic Rigger Certification or willing to test
Industry Related Requirements:
- Must hold a valid TWIC Card
- Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
- Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
- Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram,
fit test if applicable)
- Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles
The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of
substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or
reduced by reasonable accommodation.
