Now Hiring Piledrivers - Sheet, Pipe, and H Piles - Southeast MO
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
Coordinates with job site Superintendent/Foreman to configure construction lay out.
Assemble leads for diesel impact hammers.
Layout and construct templates for pile installation.
Accurately measures, cuts and installs materials.
Assemble bracing and walers for sheet piling.
Prepare pilings for installation.
Cut and weld, as necessary.
Rig pilings for hoisting into leads.
Signal and communicate with hammer operator and crane operator.
Guide piles into place.
Operate vibratory and diesel impact hammers.
Monitor pile installation progress and blows per foot for bearing determination.
Use levels and instruments to ensure piles are driven plumb and true.
Is familiar with all safe work practices for hand tools and power tools if trained.
Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
May train or supervise others in job duties.
May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.
Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
Rigging and Signal Person Certification preferred.
TWIC card preferred.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Three or more years proven pile driving, bridge construction or other foundation construction experience required.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Knowledge of pile driving techniques for sheets, pipes and H-piles.
Knowledge of vibratory hammers.
Knowledge of diesel impact hammers and associated leads.
Knowledge of safe procedures and best practices for various forms of pile driving.
Knowledge of basic mathematics and its applications.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in various forms of pile driving.
Knowledge of shoring practices utilizing sheet piling and bracing as well as associated excavation and lowering of bracing systems.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of concrete construction and ironworking trades.
Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
May be exposed to loud noises.
Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Overtime will be required.
Shiftwork may be required.
Holiday and weekend work may be required.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Must possess and bring the following hand tools to each job site:
Tool Belt, Hammer, Tape Measure (30-35"), 4’ Level, Chalk Line, Carpenter’s Pencil, Utility Knife, Tin Snips, Nail Puller, Speed Square, Framing Square, Levels/Plumb Bob and Wood Chisel.
Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.
Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.
Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.