Pile Driving Crane Operator

GROUP Contractors • Plaquemine, LA

76d

About The Position

The Crane Operator may operate various types of equipment including Hydraulic Cranes, Friction Cranes, and Cherry Pickers. Responsibilities include operating cranes that hammer piles into the ground to support building foundations, bridges, and piers, as well as moving and setting materials and equipment. The position requires working from machine cabs to direct operations using pedals and levers, and involves physical labor at commercial or industrial construction sites.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial field experience as an A-class Crane Operator.
• Must hold valid NCCCO Certification.
• Must be able to interpret load charts.
• Must hold a valid TWIC Card.
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus.
• 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.

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.
• Hoist 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.
• Assist with light administration and support to Project Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees