Pile Driver

Pile Driver

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Job Code: 2025-03-PILE-039

Training: Company provided training to be provided

Experience: 2 years in pile driving/crane operations

Travel: Yes

Location: Pensacola

As a Pile Driver, the position is responsible for providing direct project support for Russell Marine LLC. The Pile Driver will perform several marine construction duties such as, but not limited to, assisting with assembly and disassembly of cranes and/or barges and tasks required during marine and upland pile driving activities.

• 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 hammer and leads in addition to 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 to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life, including oxygen/acetylene welding torch, pneumatic power tools, and gasoline chain saw.
• Dress and cap the pilings after driving and preparing them to receive the superstructure.
• Assist during pile driving operations including, but not limited to, fabrication and installation of pile template and falsework, lofting and tripping of the pile to be driven, engagement of pile hammer onto the pile, pile advancement during pile driving, and disassembly of above-mentioned falsework and templates.
• 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 experience on land and barges.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  General knowledge of the basic functions & operations of various types of pile hammers – diesel, hydraulic, and drop hammers; construction rigging with slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.; ability to work at elevated heights, including on man-lifts and scaffolds; strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Certification(s): OSHA Rigger & Signalman training;
  Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification.
• Experience:
  
  500+ hours of operating on dedicated pile; SMAW/stick welding experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  General knowledge of Marine or Railroad construction terminology; ability to cut using a variety of cutting methods such as oxygen acetylene and/or cold cutting tools; ability to weld in 3G, 4G, or 6G positions.

• The individual 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, including a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends; some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another,…