Piledriver

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Piledriver, you will perform maintenance, repairs, and construction projects in support of Marine Maintenance at the Port of Seattle maritime facilities. You will build, repair, and maintain marine structures on land, various piers, or from a boat, depending on operational needs, including docks, piers, and pilings made of wood, concrete, or steel, and perform welding and metal fabrication as required to support these structures. You will perform a wide range of work from dock construction to detailed interior carpentry in a shop or field setting. You will repair and maintain pilings made of wood, concrete, or steel that support marine structures. You will perform basic welding and metal fabrication as needed to support the construction and repair of marine structures. You will review work orders, plans, and requests to understand project requirements and gather needed materials. You will fabricate, install, and repair fixtures and complete tenant improvement projects. You will construct platforms, decking, walkways, and other supporting structures for project sites. You will assist with inspections, document conditions, and support preventative maintenance efforts. You will operate vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and watercraft to complete work assignments, while tracking time, communicating with your team, and assisting other trades as needed. Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

Requirements

• Experienced – You have completed an approved piledriver apprenticeship program or have 5 years of experience in the trade.
• You are a certified welder by The Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on all positions E7018 (1’’ unlimited stick cert).
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Knowledgeable – You are able to read blueprints or sketches, have the skills to identify the best methods to correctly complete assigned tasks, and you are able to operate shop and portable power tools.
• Additionally, you have a working knowledge of Windows-based computers and related accessories, time tracking software, keyboarding and data input skills, as well as familiarity of electronic mail software.
• Lastly, you have the ability to safely operate a work skiff and motor vehicle(s).
• Collaborative – You are able to work independently or as part of a team, and partner with staff to achieve results.
• Customer Service Oriented – You have strong customer service and time management skills.
• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.
• If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.
• Additionally, a Boater’s Education Card is required for all employees who perform work while in a boat or standing on a work float.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and construction projects in support of Marine Maintenance at the Port of Seattle maritime facilities.
• Build, repair, and maintain marine structures on land, various piers, or from a boat, depending on operational needs, including docks, piers, and pilings made of wood, concrete, or steel, and perform welding and metal fabrication as required to support these structures.
• Perform a wide range of work from dock construction to detailed interior carpentry in a shop or field setting.
• Repair and maintain pilings made of wood, concrete, or steel that support marine structures.
• Perform basic welding and metal fabrication as needed to support the construction and repair of marine structures.
• Review work orders, plans, and requests to understand project requirements and gather needed materials.
• Fabricate, install, and repair fixtures and complete tenant improvement projects.
• Construct platforms, decking, walkways, and other supporting structures for project sites.
• Assist with inspections, document conditions, and support preventative maintenance efforts.
• Operate vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and watercraft to complete work assignments, while tracking time, communicating with your team, and assisting other trades as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED