Pile Driving Crane Operator

GROUP Contractors•Donaldsonville, LA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate all or some of the following types of equipment: Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes. Responsible for operating Cranes that hammer piles into the ground to support building foundations, bridges, and piers, etc. and/or operate cranes used to move and set materials and/or equipment.

Requirements

3+ years of industrial field experience as an A-class Crane Operator
Must hold valid NCCCO or NCCER Certification
Must be able to interpret load charts.
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
Must undergo Operator Physical & hold current Medical Card
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

Responsibilities

Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers.
Move construction materials, and other heavy materials at Commercial or Industrial Construction sites.
Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings.
Judge distance and position piling leads.
Host piling into leads.
Position hammers over pilings.
Activate power hammers.
Raise and lower drop hammers to drive piles.
Continue dropping drop hammers until task is completed.
Use multiple controls to operate equipment.
Oil and service machine as needed.
Select appropriate attachments.
Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications.
Comply with safety codes.
Refill equipment.
Hoist heavy construction materials.
Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.