Construction Pile Driver / Welder

Job Description

Job Description

As a UBC Michigan Pile Driver and or certified Welder you will get the opportunity to work with one of the largest construction organizations in all of North America, well making a decent living & a fair wage to take care of and raise your family with pride & Dignity!

You will get the chance to install the foundation piling on some of Michigan's/Detroit's Major Bridge & Commercial Construction projects: (like the Gordie Howe International Crossing Bridge project for an example); you will Operate pile driving equipment, Install H-pile, Concrete pile, sheet piling on location and within tolerance, use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares & surveying equipment to ensure everything is plumb, level & square plus Measure height, width, length, the use of cutting torches & welding.

Starting pay for Journeymen Piledriver's is $44.97 Base wage on the Check with a total package of $77.46 which includes pension, Annuity, Healthcare, Dental & Vision.

Starting pay for Apprentice's is 60% of Journeymen Pay which is $26.98 Base wage on the check and a total package of $50.55 Apprentice's attend school one day every 2 weeks for 4 years, they also will receive a 10% Raise every year until they reach journeymen level.

Certified Welders=$1.00 more per hour.. with a raise every June

Specific Pile Driver Responsibilities:

• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!
• Perform H beam & Concrete Pile, Sheet pile installation for Major Bridge & commercial projects
• Assists in unloading and assembling cranes, hammer and leads or other equipment to be used in pile driving.
• Unload Various types of piling
• Perform site preparation, including layout
• Prepare piling to be driven and assist in positioning and driving pile.
• Perform Rigging & Signaling.
• Work & communicate with operator to position piles accurately.
• Operate Vibratory Hammer, diesel Hammer and like heavy equipment to accomplish pile driving.
• Welding.
• Using Oxyacetylene Torch to cut & prepare pile.
• Utilize hand & power tools necessary to prepare specific pile.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to climb ladders, work out of lifts, bend, squat & Kneel.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!

Specific Certified Welder Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding).
• Must Be D1.1 or D1.5 ASW Certified
• Setting up welding machine to assure correct heat levels for the type of welding rod to be used for the current task.
• Knowledge of metals and proper welding procedures.
• Measuring and marking pile.
• using oxyacetylene torch to cut & prepare pile.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in multiple pile installation techniques. (H-Pile, Concrete Pile, Sheet Pile)
• Knowledgeable in different hammer types. ( Diesel Hammer, Vibratory Hammer, Etc.)
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in the construction trade, and the ability to use safely & efficiently.
• Experienced in Rigging & Signaling.
• Certified Welder.
• Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans, and other specifications required by our client for information pertaining to the type of material required to get the job done
• Experience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts
• ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability & consistency.
• Own Transportation & Reliable, (Car or Truck)
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities the Union or Contractor has to offer.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others as a team player in a respectful and supportive manner & mentor the less experienced.
• able to work long hours as needed.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!