Construction Pile Driver / Welder

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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 JuneSpecific Pile Driver Responsibilities:MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!Perform H beam & Concrete Pile, Sheet pile installation for Major Bridge & commercial projectsAssists in unloading and assembling cranes, hammer and leads or other equipment to be used in pile driving.Unload Various types of pilingPerform site preparation, including layoutPrepare 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 CertifiedSetting 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 doneExperience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forkliftsability 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!