Piledriver Engine Operator Port of San Francisco

Job Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Piledriver Supervisor, the Piledriver Engine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining barge-mounted and mobile land-based cranes that support pile driving operations. This position may work independently or as part of a piledriving crew. As a member of a piledriving crew, performs a variety of duties related to the repair and construction of piers, wharves, and related substructures, and may be required to assist with placing, driving, and capping piles;

laying stringers and decking; framing timbers; and the demolition and removal of decayed or damaged structural or non-structural members.

• Safely operates and maintains barge mounted and mobile land-based cranes that support piledriving operations; drives forklifts and/or Port vehicles, and/or small boats.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of cranes and piledriving equipment.
• Fuels cranes.
• Conducts pre and post operational checks of the entire crane system.
• Participates in the inspection and certification of cranes and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required of Class 9331 Piledriver Engine Operator.

Nature of the Work:
May require working under adverse weather conditions, working on weekends and long hours outside regular scheduled shifts.

Three (3) years certified crane operator experience on barge mounted and mobile land base cranes used for piledriving.

• Possession of valid California Class B commercial driver's license (to be presented at time of employment). Applicants selected for employment must be insurable under the Port's liability insurance. Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certificates including the following designations as required by CalOSHA:
  • LBT - Lattice Boom Truck Cranes
  • LBC - Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes
  • TSS - Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (less than 17.5 ton)
  • TLL - Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (more than 17.5 ton)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40‑hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full‑time employment.

This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS). An application for a TWIC card may be submitted after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance.

The incumbent must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card. Per Civil Service Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain a TWIC card, a requirement for this position, may be the basis for termination from employment with the Port Commission.

Note:

TWIC requirements and procedures are located in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 49 U.S.C. 114, 40113, and 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience operating cranes in marine construction environments.
• Strong working knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency operating and working around heavy pile‑driving equipment, including cranes, vibratory and impact hammers, leads, winches, and related marine construction machinery.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on cranes and auxiliary equipment.
• Demonstrate situational awareness in high‑risk work environments, with the ability to follow established safety protocols and chain of command during pile driving and marine construction operations.

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