Pile Driver

Wagman, Inc.

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City: Crystal City

State/Territory: Virginia

Employment Type: Full Time Hourly

Education Requirement: HS Diploma/GED, or equivalent

Experience Requirement: 2+ years pile driving experience, mechanical aptitude, structural welding certification and abilities, construction experience

Special

Skills:

Pile driving experience; AWS D1.1 welding certification helpful

Travel Requirement: open to travel, Mid Atlantic, VA, MD, PA, DC

Title: Pile Driver / Welder

Travel: required throughout MD, VA & DC

Pay: $23.00/hr - $31.00/hr (Based on experience)

We are currently looking for Pile Driver / Welders to join our Geotechnical Services team. Qualified candidates must have at least 1 year of related experience including knowledge of how to drive piles (sheet piles, H piles, concrete piles) as well as possess welding ability, stick, mig, tig and oxyacetylene welding procedures. Some knowledge of metals and proper welding procedures for such metals is required.

Must be D1.1 or D1.5 certified, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to work at heights up to 150 feet; also MUST be able to travel in the Mid‑Atlantic area.

This is a safety‑sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a federal contractor.

• Connect hoses and whip checks.
• Understand the process of prepping wale steel.
• Responsible for proper stud layout.
• Install lagging plates and Hilti bolts; know proper use of chainsaw/safety.
• Spotter for equipment moves.
• Weld studs/misc. using proper use of cutting torch.
• Climb piling leads up to 160' to position pile in the leads.
• Use burning torch to cut pile.
• Use tools to dig, pry, hammer and shovel.
• Carry, load, unload and stack material.
• Climb embankments and ladders to get to work area.
• Hook and rig material and equipment for movement by crane.
• Measure and mark pile with tape.
• Record statistical data for load test and/or other related piling operations.
• Clean up project site of debris.

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
• Required to have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives, that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave & Adoption Assistance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.