Piledriver Leadman

Scott Bridge Co•Panama City, FL

11d

About The Position

Piledriver Leadman. This position will be responsible for the safe installation of piling to support temporary work trestles and the new bridge structure. Specific Responsibilities: Works as assigned by the Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects. Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer, leads, and other equipment necessary for pile driving operations. Unloads various types of piling – concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber and steel sheet piling. Fuels, lubricates, and maintains the piledriving hammer and other assist equipment. Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the exact location where the pilings will be driven. Performs site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures. Prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling. Employs knowledge of construction rigging, such as use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks, to complete crane hoisting tasks. Utilizes various hand signals for communicating with the Crane Operator of hoisting equipment. Works with Crane Operator to maneuver and position loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner. Sets up power and hand tools necessary to prepare specific pilings. Uses oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc. Uses pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required. Uses gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling. Dresses and caps the pilings after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure. Builds the form work for concrete structure and constructs the timber falsework for all kinds of structures. Works closely with Crane Operator, Foreman, Welders, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner. Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs. Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety. Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with. Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures promptly. Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years pile driving and/or operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary piledriving and crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required.
The incumbent must: Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers – diesel, air, hydraulic and drop hammers.
Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.
Have general knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
Wearing welding face shields, personal floatation devices, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time.
Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
Working in confined spaces.
Working at elevated heights.
Lifting 50 lb. objects as required.
Carrying 50 lb. objects as required.
Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.

Responsibilities

Works as assigned by the Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer, leads, and other equipment necessary for pile driving operations.
Unloads various types of piling – concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber and steel sheet piling.
Fuels, lubricates, and maintains the piledriving hammer and other assist equipment.
Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the exact location where the pilings will be driven.
Performs site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures.
Prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling.
Employs knowledge of construction rigging, such as use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks, to complete crane hoisting tasks.
Utilizes various hand signals for communicating with the Crane Operator of hoisting equipment.
Works with Crane Operator to maneuver and position loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
Sets up power and hand tools necessary to prepare specific pilings.
Uses oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc.
Uses pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required.
Uses gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.
Dresses and caps the pilings after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure.
Builds the form work for concrete structure and constructs the timber falsework for all kinds of structures.
Works closely with Crane Operator, Foreman, Welders, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures promptly.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)