Overview :
The position is responsible for supporting crane and pile-driving operations in the construction or repair of marine terminals, locks, and dock facilities. Typically, this position works closely with the Project Superintendent, Pile Driver Operator, Welders, Boat Captain, Laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled crafts persons.
Responsibilities :
- Drive, set, and extract piles using various pile driving equipment such as diesel hammers, hydraulic hammers, and vibratory drivers.
- Perform welding and cutting operations on steel piling, templates, falsework, and structural components in accordance with project specifications and welding procedures.
- Assist with layout, rigging, and alignment of piles, templates, and structural members to ensure proper positioning and accuracy.
- Operate and maintain pile driving rigs, cranes, leads, and related equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect and prepare materials, ensuring all welds, cuts, and pile connections meet quality and safety standards.
- Work closely with foremen, crane operators, and other crew members to coordinate lifting, setting, and welding activities.
- Perform general labor and support tasks on barges, trestles, and overwater work platforms as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in daily job briefings and hazard assessments.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and report any maintenance needs promptly.
- Assist in constructing and dismantling temporary structures such as templates, cofferdams, and work platforms.
Experience :
A minimum of two (2) years of crane rigging and / or operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary piledriving and crane operation skills, knowledge, and abilities are required.A minimum of one (1) year of welding experience.Skills :
Understands the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers - diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers.Able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.Has general knowledge of construction riggingAble to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of managementAbility to read and interpret weld symbols.Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the welding trade.Physical Demands / Working Environment :
Must be capable of walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 20' - 25'.Working in confined spaces and elevated heights.Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.Must be able to wear safety gear (PPE).Working around, above or in water conditions.Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.
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