The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States, with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary
The Pile Driver / Welder is responsible for installing footing piles, earth support sheeting systems, and performing structural welding activities on heavy civil and bridge construction projects. This position requires the ability to safely operate around cranes and heavy equipment, interpret blueprints and layouts, perform high-quality welds, and support pile driving operations while maintaining Middlesex's commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Comply with and actively promote all safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value, Safety First in Everything We Do.
- Ensure compliance with all Middlesex safety policies, quality control standards, and the TMC Work Smart Program.
- Install footing piles, earth support sheeting systems, and other foundation elements as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent.
- Perform structural welding on bridge and heavy civil construction projects using approved welding procedures and techniques.
- Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, work orders, and specifications to complete pile driving and welding activities accurately.
- Prepare, fit, and weld structural steel components while ensuring all work meets project specifications and quality standards.
- Utilize welding equipment, cutting torches, plasma arc equipment, and other fabrication tools safely and efficiently.
- Assist with rigging, lifting, and positioning heavy materials using proper rigging practices.
- Work safely around cranes, bridge construction equipment, lifts, and staging platforms.
- Perform initial quality inspections of completed work and correct deficiencies as needed.
- Assist the Foreman in planning daily work activities and determining labor and equipment needs.
- Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Clean, inspect, and properly store equipment at the end of each shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pile driving, bridge construction, structural welding, or a combination of related heavy civil construction experience.
- Experience working on bridge construction projects preferred.
- Proficient in structural welding, including the use of cutting torches, plasma arc equipment, and welding machines.
- Knowledge of cranes, bridge construction equipment, rigging practices, and forming systems.
- Experience working from lifts, staging platforms, or elevated work areas.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and welding specifications.
- Valid driver's license required.
- OSHA 10 certification preferred.
Necessary Attributes
- Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Dedicated, dependable, and hardworking.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to project success.
- Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
- Produces high-quality work with attention to detail.
- Leads with integrity while supporting team goals.
- Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, an industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Pay: $33.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
