Pile Driving Crane Operator

General Description

May operate all or some of the following types of equipment: hydraulic crane, friction crane, cherry picker, etc. May be responsible for operating cranes that hammer piles into the ground to support building foundations, bridges, and piers, etc., and/or operate cranes used to move and set materials and/or equipment.

• Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers.
• Move construction materials, and other heavy materials at commercial or industrial construction sites.
• Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
• Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings.
• Judge distance and position piling leads.
• Hoist piling into leads.
• Position hammers over pilings.
• Activate power hammers.
• Raise and lower drop hammers to drive piles.
• Continue dropping drop hammers until task is completed.
• Use multiple controls to operate equipment.
• Oil and service machine as needed.
• Select appropriate attachments.
• Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications.
• Comply with safety codes.
• Refill equipment.
• Hoist heavy construction materials.
• Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.

Field/Jobsite Environment – Sitting, climbing, standing, crouching, bending, pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an industrial construction site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

• 3+ years of industrial field experience as an A-class Crane Operator
• Must hold valid NCCCO Certification
• Must be able to interpret load charts.

• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles
• Must undergo Operator Physical & hold current Medical Card
• The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation

Crane Operator will be responsible to have knowledge of the use of the following tools and equipment:

• Tape Measure
• String Line
• Load Charts
• Slings
• Straps
• Chokers
• Cables
• Shackles