Geotechnical Group Leader

About the role

Wagman is seeking a Geotechnical Group Leader to join our multi-faceted construction firm. This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction. The Group Leader is required to be onsite at each project in order to direct the work of the crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist/direct all drilling/driving activities including but not limited to driving pile, drilling, grouting, re-grouting, hydraulic jacking, temporary and permanent excavation support and testing to meet design requirements
• Document all design requirements as specified for the Engineer of Record, maintain and provide such documentation on demand
• Lead/Supervise all crew members concurrently throughout the work shift including timecard entry and company required forms
• Familiar with all Minor Equipment associated with tasks and in support of such task
• Identify all Fall Exposures and implement appropriate Fall Prevention Measures "Best Practice", including PPE and proper use thereof
• Confirm all access roads or drill/crane pads are prepared to the required stability to safely operate all equipment
• Develop Project Equipment requirements needed to complete the work
• Schedule mobilization and de-mobilization of all equipment
• Share impressions with managers about how crew members are performing their duties, so that the managers can make human resource decisions such as whether to promote, improve performance, or obtain additional certifications
• Work at unanticipated work sites throughout unanticipated locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia to be onsite for as little as one week or as long as multiple months depending on the scope and volume of the work on that job
• May oversee a crew installing driven/drilled pile for foundations, soldier pile and lagging, various welding needs for shoring and/or structural steel bridges, assembling and disassembling crane (under the direction of an assembly/disassembly director and other various heavy civil activities if needed)
• Other tasks may include but not limited to carrying materials and heavy objects, stacking materials, and maintaining the Yard

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• High School graduate or G.E.D.
• 5 years of construction-related experience associated with deep foundation and earth support construction in the Northeast (PA, MD, NJ, DE, VA, WV) due to the unique nature of ground conditions in that topographic area
• 2 Years of experience working around Heavy Equipment (for example cranes, drills, excavators) to assist with daily fueling, maintenance, set up/dismantle at work locations, loading/unloading, and tooling and to complete all scheduled work activities. Knowing what you need to have transported, how it works, and how to identify if it does not work to explain to mechanics
• 2 Years of experience with the application of Work Plans in regards to Equipment Specifications and understanding of site safety requirements and controls
• 2 Years of experience in Blueprint Reading with regard to Geotechnical Design
• 2 years of experience working with Drill Equipment (large and small diameter), Grout/Concrete Pumps, Whale/Tendon Design and Placement, Diesel Impact Hammers, Vibratory Hammers and Powerpacks, and Minor support equipment
• 1 year of experience specific to Pile Driving, to include: Large and Small Diameter Drilling, Driven Pile, Temporary and permanent earth support, Auger-cast pile/ground improvement
• Ability to travel to project in the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, NJ, DE, VA, WV) (100% domestic travel within mid-Atlantic region to unanticipated project sites as this is a roving position) – relocation is not required
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Must be able to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Certifications

• Current Rigger I Certification, either through third party or former employer, or the ability to pass Rigger I Certification within 90 days of hire
• Current OSHA 10 Certification
• Must be able to pass DOT physical (as required for all Group Leaders are required to do this)
• Possess a valid Driver's License. Driving record must meet all requirements to be a "Approved Driver" per Wagman and insurance carriers requirements must be insurable for commercial auto driving fleet. This requires ability to obtain a "clear" or "acceptable" motor vehicle report

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and assist with loading and/or unloading
• Must be able to bend, squat, and kneel to perform essential tasks including maintenance and inspection of equipment
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands to move levers/controls to operate the truck and dump attachment
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather

Pay

$93,850/yr

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

Travel

Willing to travel to PA, DE, MD, and VA as needed.