Pile Driver

Pile Driver – Russell Marine LLC

Job Code: 2025-01-PILE-002. Training will be provided.

Experience:

2 years in pile driving/crane operations. Travel:
Yes.

Location:

Channelview.

Russell Marine LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources.

As a Pile Driver, the position provides direct project support for Russell Marine LLC. Responsibilities include assisting with assembly and disassembly of cranes and barges, performing marine and upland piling activities, maintaining pile driving hammers, and collaborating with Crane Operators.

• Assist in unloading and assembling cranes or other hoisting equipment for pile driving activities, including fueling, lubricating, and maintaining the pile driving hammer.
• Unload and assemble pile driving hammers and leads for various types of piling—concrete, pipe, H‑piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
• Perform site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures; prepare the piling to be driven and assist in positioning and driving the piling.
• Assist and work with the Crane Operator to maneuver and position loads safely.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively, including oxygen/acetylene welding torches, pneumatic power tools, and gasoline chain saws.
• Dress and cap the pilings after driving and prepare them to receive the superstructure.
• Assist during pile driving operations, including fabrication and installation of pile templates and falsework, lofting and tripping the pile, engaging the pile hammer, advancing the pile, and disassembling falsework.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be eligible/willing to obtain one upon hire.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in pile driving and/or crane rigging/operations on land and barges.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  General knowledge of basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers—diesel, hydraulic, and drop hammers; construction rigging, including the use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and load blocks; ability to work at elevated heights; strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Certifications:
  
  OSHA Rigger & Signalman training;
  Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification.
• Experience:
  
  500+ hours operating dedicated pile; SMAW/stick welding experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Marine or railroad construction terminology; cutting using oxygen acetylene or cold cutting tools; welding positions 3G, 4G, or 6G.

• Essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required: hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel‑toed shoes, personal flotation devices, and other protective equipment as needed.
• Work involves moving near mechanical parts and experiencing temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Work may require long hours, weekends, and out‑of‑town or overnight travel.
• Tasks include walking, stepping, climbing, and moving between job‑site locations at varying heights.
• Tasks include lifting objects of 10–50 lbs with frequent lifting or carrying, confined‑space entry, vertical ladder climbing of 6 ft. or greater, and working at elevated heights.

Russell Marine, LLC adheres to all workplace safety training and expects employees to observe safety responsibilities at all times. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Employment is on an at‑will basis with no guaranteed security of employment.