Pile Driver Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: UESI is hiring experienced Non-Union Pile Drivers in Slidell, LA. The role involves operating pile driving equipment, driving piles, and collaborating with construction teams. Requirements include 2+ years of experience, ability to work in demanding environments, and basic rigging skills. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision plans, and more.
Job Description
Pile Driver 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Slidell, LA 70458 UESI seeks an experienced Non-Union Pile Drivers to join our growing construction team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in heavy civil and marine construction, working with pile driving equipment and rigging systems in a fast-paced environment. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, UESI wants you! UESI is a leading specialty engineering, commercial diving, and civil marine contractor operating worldwide. We offer a wide range of services and turnkey solutions, as well as design and specialty services uniquely applicable to the needs of customers ranging from nuclear power plant operators to heavy marine construction companies. UESI’s core values of Safety, Customer Service, Quality, and Innovation form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct business. For more information, visit: www.uesi.com
Responsibilities:
Operate and assist with driving piles using diesel, hydraulic, or drop hammers Set up, inspect, and maintain pile driving rigs and associated equipment Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and pile driving layouts Follow safety procedures and comply with OSHA regulations Collaborate with crane operators, riggers, and supervisors to complete pile installations Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including water-based or elevated sites Travel to project sites as needed
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of pile driving or heavy civil construction experience Ability to work at heights, over water, and in physically demanding environments Proficient with rigging, signaling, and equipment safety practices Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work 10+ hour shifts as required Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation TWIC card and
OSHA 10/30
preferred (not required)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19″ or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.) Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6′ or higher Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.