Pile Driver; Foundations

Job Description: The Piledriver is responsible for the installation of footing piles and earth support sheeting systems as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent. The Piledriver works with pile driving rigs that drive metal, concrete or wood piling into the earth during the early stages of construction. Pile drivers work with a variety of hand and portable power tools, and frequently cut, join, and fasten metal construction materials using welding equipment and oxy‑acetylene torches.

• Direct/Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
• Drilling and setting of pile with use of caisson or other type drill rig.
• Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tooling as needed.
• Welding of Connections (safety railing, tiebacks, internal bracing, etc.).
• Shooting Grades and/or layout of work.
• Installation of pile with either a diesel hammer and/or a vibratory hammer.
• Makes small repairs to diesel hammers as needed.
• Testing of micro pile/tie backs and load frames.
• Shares knowledge by mentoring junior team members.
• Assists other craft workers as needed.
• Keep project superintendent or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect company operations.

• High school diploma; GED; or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of piling installation/extraction, micro piles, concrete forming and pouring, and mechanism of driving pile with a fixed mass system or ability to learn.
• Rigging/Signaling qualification.
• Knowledge of and ability to assemble and disassemble a crane.
• Knowledge of a crane’s capabilities/ability to read and understand load chart.
• Knowledge of and ability to make small repairs to diesel hammers.
• Ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand company’s safety training video is required. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR Certifications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with management, crew members, and business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.
• Willingness to share knowledge by mentor junior crew members.
• At least two years’ deep foundation/drilling experience preferred, but not required.
• AWS Welding certification preferred, but not required.
• OSHA 30 preferred, but not required.

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Must be willing to travel within the Midwest (75%). Overnight travel is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, squat and tolerate heights without fear due to nature of job typically outside with often uneven and/or muddy ground;
Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 75 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential…