Industrial Journeyman Pile Driver

Position Summary:

Industrial Pile Drivers will perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. Responsible for multiple types of activities required to drive and drill different types of piles using various types of equipment in accordance with design drawings, specifications and supervisory instructions. They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs. The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years Industrial Construction Experience

· Minimum of 2 years Industrial Journeyman Pile Driver Experience

· Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings and plans

· Knowledge of Industrial Pile Driver hand tools, power tools and layout tools

· Must have knowledge and experience in proper rigging practices and crane signaling

· Must be able to meet all physical demands and pre-employment conditions

· Must have reliable transportation

· Must be able to work up to 7 days per week and the hours necessary in order to achieve the goals of the company and the project

Position Responsibilities:

· Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner

· Must comply with all company safety and personnel policies

· Performs all work tasks with the highest level of quality

· Performs job tasks efficiently to ensure that production remains on schedule

· Ensures that any unsafe acts or conditions are reported to your immediate supervisor immediately to avoid accident or injury

· Must work efficiently, productively and safely without error and consistently meet the productions goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.

· Examines blue prints, sketches, building plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure and material required

· Must have knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction and pile driving work.

· Performs daily inspection of each tool or piece of equipment that they operate to ensure that the tools and equipment are safe and fit for duty; prior to utilizing the equipment

· Inspects, examines, selects and gathers materials and tools

· Inspects all designated work areas for hazards and obstructions

· Uses crane/rigging hand signals to rig, load, transport and unload material and/or equipment

· Demonstrates knowledge of how to disassemble, transport and assemble cranes and pile installation equipment

· Measures and marks driving depth lines on pile materials such as precast concrete, timber, H-pile or pipe

· Uses pile driving hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, plump bobs, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, chain saws, drill motors, pry bars, electric and pneumatic tools

• Must have working knowledge of various hammer types (diesel impact, hydraulic impact, air impact, vibratory).

• Will set and change pump setting on diesel hammers, and know how fuel, lubricate and kill the hammer

• Will set, clamp, run and unclamp vibratory hammers

• Must have working knowledge of various types of drill systems and auger types required for specific soils

• Must have working knowledge of both swinging and fixed lead systems and connections, spotters, and guide systems

• Will operate pile gates on leads to correctly insert piles into driving position

• Will spot piles on location and plum the leads to ensure that the butt of the pile will remain on location

• Will determine the proper orientation of the leads to ensure that batter pile are driven on the correct angled batter

· Will be proficient in assignment of auger cast pile installations, both high and low headroom.

· Will plumb the leads and spot the auger on location to minimize walking of the pile

· Will attach hydraulic hoses to both the drill motor or vibratory hammer and power pack

· Will demonstrate the proper capabilities of starting and running the power pack and operating the drill or vibratory hammer by remote or manually by power pack controls

· Will properly attach hose sections and rig up and operate the grout pump

· Will be proficient in assignment of helical pile installations, both foundation pile and tie-backs.

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