Pile Driver

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIndustrial Journeyman Pile DriverPosition Summary:Industrial Pile Drivers will perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. Responsible for multiple types of activities required to drive and drill different types of piles using various types of equipment in accordance with design drawings, specifications and supervisory instructions. They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs. The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years Industrial Construction Experience· Minimum of 2 years Industrial Journeyman Pile Driver Experience· Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings and plans· Knowledge of Industrial Pile Driver hand tools, power tools and layout tools· Must have knowledge and experience in proper rigging practices and crane signaling· Must be able to meet all physical demands and pre-employment conditions· Must have reliable transportation· Must be able to work up to 7 days per week and the hours necessary in order to achieve the goals of the company and the projectPosition Responsibilities:

· Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner· Must comply with all company safety and personnel policies· Performs all work tasks with the highest level of quality· Performs job tasks efficiently to ensure that production remains on schedule· Ensures that any unsafe acts or conditions are reported to your immediate supervisor immediately to avoid accident or injury· Must work efficiently, productively and safely without error and consistently meet the productions goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.· Examines blue prints, sketches, building plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure and material required· Must have knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction and pile driving work.· Performs daily inspection of each tool or piece of equipment that they operate to ensure that the tools and equipment are safe and fit for duty; prior to utilizing the equipment· Inspects, examines, selects and gathers materials and tools· Inspects all designated work areas for hazards and obstructions· Uses crane/rigging hand signals to rig, load, transport and unload material and/or equipment· Demonstrates knowledge of how to disassemble, transport and assemble cranes and pile installation equipment· Measures and marks driving depth lines on pile materials such as precast concrete, timber, H-pile or pipe· Uses pile driving hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, plump bobs, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, chain saws, drill motors, pry bars, electric and pneumatic tools• Must have working knowledge of various hammer types (diesel impact, hydraulic impact, air impact, vibratory).• Will set and change pump setting on diesel hammers, and know how fuel, lubricate and kill the hammer• Will set, clamp, run and unclamp vibratory hammers• Must have working knowledge of various types of drill systems and auger types required for specific soils• Must have working knowledge of both swinging and fixed lead systems and connections, spotters, and guide systems• Will operate pile gates on leads to correctly insert piles into driving position• Will spot piles on location and plum the leads to ensure that the butt of the pile will remain on location• Will determine the proper orientation of the leads to ensure that batter pile are driven on the correct angled batter· Will be proficient in assignment of auger cast pile installations, both high and low headroom.· Will plumb the leads and spot the auger on location to minimize walking of the pile· Will attach hydraulic hoses to both the drill motor or vibratory hammer and power pack· Will demonstrate the proper capabilities of starting and running the power pack and operating the drill or vibratory hammer by remote or manually by power pack controls· Will properly attach hose sections and rig up and operate the grout pump· Will be proficient in assignment of helical pile installations, both foundation pile and tie-backs.· Will be proficient in assignment of sheet pile installations and be knowledgeable about specialty tools such as sheet pile shackles, Stab Cat sheet pile threader, etc.· Will perform non-structural welding as needed· Has the ability to use torches, welding equipment, jacks, and pulleys as required· Assembles pile driving leads, connecting hoses, rigging material and equipment· Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies· Will layout, prepare, erect and assemble templates to accurately install piles in a variety of locations• Will operate various pieces of construction dirt equipment to move the earth in precision processes.• Will unload, place, move, clean, stack and load a variety of timber mats and laminate mats• Will follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.· Verifies accuracy of piles with transit, tape measure, plumb bob, square and level.· Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment· May tie rebar as well as place rebar cages· Will assist in cleaning spoils off of augers and transport the spoil materials to their designated staging area or load for haul off· Will pump grout to the desired specifications· Will perform flagging and signal person duties for a variety of haul and delivery trucks, equipment and cranes· Installs and sets waler systems, temporary bracing and template systems· Will install and remove sheet pile materials per specifications· Will dismantle, stack and sort temporary materials in a neat and orderly fashion· Must be able to handle and operate small tools (hammers, wrenches, shovels, rakes, come-a-longs, compactors, and various air, electric, and hydraulic power tools) and become proficient.· Will maintain housekeeping and an orderly site as work tasks are performed· Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.· May lead and will always participate in Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings.· Follows direction from supervisor· Will provide assistance to other crafts and supervision· Performs other duties as requiredEssential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

· Exhibits a positive attitude· Positively represents Mason Construction, LLC. both on and off the job· Upholds the integrity of Mason Construction, LLC.· Able to read, write and comprehend English· Demonstrated Industrial Construction experience· Organization and time management· Good decision making abilities· Able to troubleshoot and come up with solutions· Ability to plan and execute· Customer service oriented· Ability to work with others – team player· Good communication skills with co-workers and subordinates· Commitment to Mason Construction values and safety rules and regulations· Must demonstrate an ability and willingness to learn all aspects of company tasks necessary· Use basic mathematics to resolve problems.· Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.· Must be able to follow instructions correctly.· Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.· Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.· Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.· Minimum skills and/or education requirements may be modified and/or waived by Mason Construction management at any time. Valued but not required skills and experience:

· Former Mason Construction employee· Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical or trade school· National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification· National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification· Surveying capabilities· Basic computer competencyPhysical demands:

· Employees must maintain personal health and physical conditioning appropriate for the safe performance of their assigned duties.· Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, stand, walk and work on rough terrain, work at heights, lift overhead as well as push and pull.· Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions· Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.· Employees will also be required to sit for long periods of time for training related to safety, quality, leadership, work practice, and site specific issues.· Must be able to sit for extended periods of time behind a computer.· Will talk and listen to communicate.· Must be able to hear, understand and follow instructions correctly· Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.· May be required to lift, carry and move up to 80 lbs.· Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Must maintain 3 point contact.· Must be able to clearly see and interact with surroundings· Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.· Must be able to use fingers in precise coordinated movements.· Must have good dexterity in arms, legs, hands, and feet.Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): · Will be required to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to:o Hard hato Z87 Safety glasses with side shieldso Ear plugso Work gloveso Steel-toe bootso Personal H2S monitor Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): · Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be required based on job task or environment. This includes but is not limited to:o Fire resistant (FR) or Nomex clothingo Goggleso Face shieldo Ear muffso Safety Vestso Chain saw resistant chapso Harness and lanyardo Tyvek suitso Chemical suitso Chemical gloveso Cut resistant gloveso Respiratorso Life vesto Steel-toe rubber bootso Hard hat chin strap Work environment:

· Due to the nature of most construction projects, the majority of the work will not be shielded from the impacts of weather. Weather will range from warm to extremely hot and usually humid. Occasional cool/cold days and rain. Dusty and muddy conditions may be frequent. At times work will be conducted on uneven terrain, at heights, and near or over water. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment, vehicles, materials, and tools. People in the surrounding areas will be standing, walking, sitting, signaling, working and talking. Bells, horns, whistles and alarms may sound to alert personnel. Mason Construction is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \nCompany DescriptionOn behalf of Mason Construction, we appreciate the opportunity to be considered as a trusted partner in building your future career. As a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated construction firm serving the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast for more than 87 years, we are committed to providing our employees with the best experience possible by embracing the importance of people, family, safety, and quality in all we do. We strive to be the company of choice for our people, partner of choice for our clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and a strong supporter of the communities we have served for decades.Our mission is built on forming lasting partnerships founded on trust, service, and integrity. By consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, and by fostering a family-centered safety culture, we ensure that every project is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest level of quality.Mason Construction supports a wide range of client needs, including major capital projects, small-cap work, maintenance support, infrastructure upgrades, and turnaround preparation. Our corporate headquarters in Beaumont, Texas also provides strategic access to partner resources and a highly skilled craft workforce serving the Golden Triangle, the Houston Ship Channel, Southwest Louisiana, and beyond.Outlined below are a few of the key services we provide that may align with your future career goals:Civil Site WorkPiling & Deep FoundationsConcrete ConstructionAsphalt PavingHydro-ExcavationStructural Steel ErectionCompany DescriptionOn behalf of Mason Construction, we appreciate the opportunity to be considered as a trusted partner in building your future career.

\r\n\r\nAs a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated construction firm serving the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast for more than 87 years, we are committed to providing our employees with the best experience possible by embracing the importance of people, family, safety, and quality in all we do.

We strive to be the company of choice for our people, partner of choice for our clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and a strong supporter of the communities we have served for decades.\r\n\r\nOur mission is built on forming lasting partnerships founded on trust, service, and integrity.

By consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, and by fostering a family-centered safety culture, we ensure that every project is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest level of quality.\r\n\r\nMason Construction supports a wide range of client needs, including major capital projects, small-cap work, maintenance support, infrastructure upgrades, and turnaround preparation.

Our corporate headquarters in Beaumont, Texas also provides strategic access to partner resources and a highly skilled craft workforce serving the Golden Triangle, the Houston Ship Channel, Southwest Louisiana, and beyond.\r\n\r\nOutlined below are a few of the key services we provide that may align with your future career goals:\r\n\r\nCivil Site Work\r\nPiling & Deep Foundations\r\nConcrete Construction\r\nAsphalt Paving\r\nHydro-Excavation\r\nStructural Steel Erection