Pile Driver - Charleston, SC

Role Overview

This position is responsible for driving and installing various types of piles, such as steel, timber, or concrete, to support foundations and structures in marine and land-based environments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with pile driving operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe, productive work on challenging and dynamic job sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to rig and set piles (square and round concrete piles, steel pipe and H-piles) in the proper location and drive them to grade using hydraulic, diesel, or vibratory hammers.
• Must have proper knowledge of using and maintaining any type of power equipment required to fulfill job description.
• Must understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
• Handle, attach, and remove rigging from piling, pile hammer, and hammer leads.
• Operates winches to align barge at proper location.
• Install and remove pile templates.
• Operate pile hammers.
• Properly signal cranes.
• Cut off piles at proper elevation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Rigging and signaling certification preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience.
• Understand construction safety standards and productively work safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Willing to work out of town and travel to project locations.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses

CSG/SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/SJ Hamill.

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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