Pile Driver

ORION • Mobile, AL

3d

About The Position

The Pile Driver supports field operations at marine project locations, assisting with construction and repair of marine terminals and dock facilities. The role works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Pile Driver Operator, welders, boat captain, laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers. The incumbent is expected to uphold the company’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The position supports crane and piledriving operations, including preparing and positioning piling, assembling equipment, performing rigging and hoisting tasks, and preparing structures and work sites. It also involves maintaining piledriving equipment, using hand and power tools, and assisting with concrete and timber construction. The role includes safety and environmental compliance responsibilities, personal protective equipment use, and working outdoors at marine construction sites, including on barges and at elevated heights.

Requirements

• At least two years of crane rigging and/or operations experience on land and on barges, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary piledriving and crane operations skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Understand the basic functions and operations of diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop pile hammers.
• Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans for piledriving work.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging, including slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Be able to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
• Be able to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
• Be able to move around job sites and access work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
• Be able to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods and perform repetitive movements using feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
• Be able to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40–50 feet and work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds as required.
• Be able to adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
• Be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to work locations and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Work as assigned by the Barge Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to support marine construction projects.
• Assist with unloading and assembling cranes, hoisting equipment, piledriving hammers, leads, and various types of piling.
• Fuel, lubricate, and maintain the piledriving hammer.
• Lay out piling locations using blueprints or site plans and prepare sites for installation of concrete and wood structures.
• Prepare piling for driving and assist with positioning and driving it.
• Assist with installing boom and hoisting cables on hoisting equipment.
• Use construction rigging, including slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks, for crane hoisting tasks.
• Use hand signals to communicate with the Pile Driver Operator and help maneuver loads safely into position.
• Set up power and hand tools for preparing piling; use oxygen/acetylene torches, pneumatic tools, and gasoline chain saws as required.
• Dress and cap driven pilings and prepare them to receive the superstructure.
• Build formwork for concrete structures and timber falsework for structures.
• Work with the Pile Driver Operator, Barge Foreman, welders, laborers, and other craft workers to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives supporting regulatory compliance and company programs.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform assigned administrative and technical duties, such as certification or safety training and procedure review.
• Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed