Pile Driver Operator

Wanzek Construction • Nacogdoches, TX

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About The Position

The Pile Driver Operator operates pile-driving equipment to drive production piles and posts into the ground without damaging equipment or materials. The role assists with installing various pile and post types, equipment maintenance and greasing, and operating a skid steer. Work includes distributing, laying out, assembling, and installing solar array components, piles, and racking materials on solar energy projects. The position may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice and may include other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager, General Foreman, or Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one to three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety, including working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various GPS systems.
• Understand and carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy, follow procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand spoken information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, understanding its functions and operation, navigating it, assessing problems, and applying mechanical aptitude and driving skills.
• Distribute, lay out, assemble, and install solar array components for solar energy farms.
• Distribute and install piles and racking materials.
• Assist with placing piles in the field using a compact track loader before installation.
• Remediate piles to meet tolerances.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work activities and position or move loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to ensure comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager, General Foreman, or Foreman.
• Inspect and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED