Pile driver job description

As a UBC Michigan Pile Driver and or certified Welder you will get the opportunity to work with one of the largest construction organizations in all of North America, well making a decent living & a fair wage to take care of and raise your family with pride & Dignity!

You will get the chance to install the foundation piling on some of Michigan's/Detroit's Major Bridge & Commercial Construction projects: (like the Gordie Howe International Crossing Bridge project for an example); you will Operate pile driving equipment, Install H-pile, Concrete pile, sheet piling on location and within tolerance, use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares & surveying equipment to ensure everything is plumb, level & square plus Measure height, width, length, the use of cutting torches & welding.

Starting pay for Journeymen Piledriver's is $35.90 Base wage on the Check with a total package of $66.91 which includes pension, Annuity, Healthcare, Dental & Vision.

Starting pay for Apprentice's is 55% of Journeymen Pay which is $19.75 Base wage on the check and a total package of $41.31 Apprentice's attend school one day every 2 weeks for 4 years, they also will receive a 5% Raise every 6 months until they reach journeymen level.
Certified Welders=$1.00 more per hour.. with a raise every June
Specific Pile Driver Responsibilities:
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST! Perform H beam & Concrete Pile, Sheet pile installation for Major Bridge & commercial projects Assists in unloading and assembling cranes, hammer and leads or other equipment to be used in pile driving. Unload Various types of piling Perform site preparation, including layout Prepare piling to be driven and assist in positioning and driving pile. Perform Rigging & Signaling. Work & communicate with operator to position piles accurately. Operate Vibratory Hammer, diesel Hammer and like heavy equipment to accomplish pile driving. Welding. Using Oxyacetylene Torch to cut & prepare pile. Utilize hand & power tools necessary to prepare specific pile. Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to climb ladders, work out of lifts, bend, squat & Kneel. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!
Specific Certified Welder Responsibilities:
Knowledgeable of SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding). Must Be D1.1 or D1.5 Certified Setting up welding machine to assure correct heat levels for the type of welding rod to be used for the current task. Knowledge of metals and proper welding procedures. Measuring and marking pile. using oxyacetylene torch to cut & prepare pile. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in multiple pile installation techniques. (H-Pile, Concrete Pile, Sheet Pile) Knowledgeable in different hammer types. ( Diesel Hammer, Vibratory Hammer, Etc.) Knowledge of hand and power tools used in the construction trade, and the ability to use safely & efficiently. Experienced in Rigging & Signaling. Certified Welder. Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans, and other specifications required by our client for information pertaining to the type of material required to get the job done Experience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability & consistency. Own Transportation & Reliable, (Car or Truck) Seek and Participate in development and training opportunities the Union or Contractor has to offer. Self motivated with the ability to work well with others as a team player in a respectful and supportive manner & metor the less experienced. able to work long hours as needed. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST!
Company DescriptionWe are nationally recognized as the largest Carpenters & Pile Driver organization for over a century, employing the most highly skilled and qualified Carpenters & Pile Drivers in all of North America. We are affiliated with over 350 Construction contractors in Southeast Michigan alone.

*Organization Details*

Simply put, UBC Michigan Carpenters & Pile Drivers is not a temp agency and we do not hire just anybody, we are highly selective and committed to hiring journeymen and journeywoman Carpenters who desire to be the best and most professional in their field of work!

*Organization Affiliates*

UBC/Michigan Carpenters & Pile Drivers is a proud supporter of Helmets 2 Hardhats. We have in the past and continue to be one of the largest employers of Military Veterans returning home after serving our country, utilizing many of the skills they have acquired while serving.

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Our Core Values

+ Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

+ Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

+ Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

+ Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

+ Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

About Us

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 90 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Position Summary

Currently seeking skilled Piledrivers and/or candidates with a background in Highway Heavy concrete work.

The Piledriver is responsible for the installation of footing piles and earth support sheeting systems as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent. The Piledriver works with pile driving rigs that drive metal, concrete or wood piling into the earth during the early stages of construction. Piledrivers work with a variety of hand and portable power tools, and frequently cut, join, and fasten metal construction materials using welding equipment and oxy-acetylene torches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Direct/Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

+ Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

+ Drilling and setting of pile with use of caisson or other type drill rig.

+ Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tooling as needed.

+ Welding of Connections (safety railing, tiebacks, internal bracing, etc.).

+ Shooting Grades and/or layout of work.

+ Installation of pile with either a diesel hammer and/or a vibratory hammer.

+ Makes small repairs to diesel hammers as needed.

+ Testing of micro pile/tie backs and load frames.

+ Shares knowledge by mentoring junior team members.

+ Assists other craft workers as needed.

+ Keep project superintendent or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect company operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ High school diploma; GED; or equivalent.

+ Basic understanding of piling installation/extraction, micro piles, concrete forming and pouring, and mechanism of driving pile with a fixed mass system or ability to learn.

+ Rigging/Signaling qualification.

+ Knowledge of and ability to assemble and disassemble a crane.

+ Knowledge of a crane's capabilities/ability to read and understand load chart.

+ Knowledge of and ability to make small repairs to diesel hammers.

+ Ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video is required. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.

+ OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR Certifications.

+ Ability to communicate orally and in writing with management, crew members, and business associates.

+ Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

+ Willingness to share knowledge by mentor junior crew members.

Preferred Knowledge, Kills and Abilities

+ At least two years' deep foundation/drilling experience preferred, but not required.

+ AWS Welding certification preferred, but not required.

+ OSHA 30 preferred, but not required.

Other

+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

+ Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

+ Must be over the age of 18.

+ Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.

+ Must be willing to travel within the Midwest (75%). Overnight travel is required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, squat and tolerate heights without fear due to nature of job typically outside with often uneven and/or muddy ground; Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 75 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.