Piledrivers - New Orleans, LA

Primary Responsibilities

• Rigging of crane and pile driving equipment
• Lubricating and maintaining pile driving equipment
• Loading and unloading haul trucks that carry equipment, supplies, and large lattice boom cranes
• Handling small to very large slings used to pick up small to large loads
• Safely and efficiently operate pile driving machinery to install steel, concrete, and timber piles in a variety of ground conditions
• Set up and drive piles for foundations of marine and civil infrastructure projects such as bridges, jetties, seawalls, docks, and wharves
• Absorb and align piles before driving operations begin
• Inspect, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting on pile driving equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
• Operate in diverse conditions, including overwater platforms, coastal areas, barges, and remote job sites
• Adhere to strict safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents in high-risk environments
• Work closely with foremen, crane operators, riggers, and other construction personnel to ensure proper placement and driving of piles
• Read and follow blueprints, pile driving logs, and project specifications to meet engineering and quality standards
• Document pile driving activities, including depth, alignment, and any issues encountered during installation

Minimum Qualifications

• Constant lifting, carrying, standing, walking, stooping/crouching, reaching, grasping, and twisting
• Frequent climbing, and kneeling
• All aspects of vision are required – acuity, depth perception, and field of vision
• Ability to talk and hear is very important for communication with supervisor and co-workers on safety and operational matters
• Possession of a NCCER Rigger Certification is preferred