Pile Driver

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of pile driving equipment and related tasks. This role involves operating pile drivers mounted on skids, crawler treads, or cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, including bridges. The position also includes assisting with the assembly and loading of equipment, maintaining equipment in good condition, performing minor maintenance, and working closely with the ground crew to achieve project objectives. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and adherence to all relevant procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of pile driving in bridge operations, capacities and physical limitations
Safe driving abilities and strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills
Effective communications with jobsite supervisor and co-workers
Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary
Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites
Must have knowledge of working around cranes, of all types of bridge construction equipment.
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two (2) years’ experience with piling driving operation in highway, bridge and road construction
Active Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Capable of operating friction crane is a plus

Responsibilities

Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, crawler treads, or cranes to drive pilings
Operate hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist pilings; position hammer over the piling
Operate controls to drive pilings to desired depths
Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads and foundations of structures, including bridges
Assists with assembling, loading of pile driving hammer, leads and the hoisting equipment
Maintain cleanliness and good condition of equipment
Perform minor maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment
Check fluid levels, maintain tires pressures and change implements or attachments
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Work closely with ground crew to achieve project objectives