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Orion Marine Group has an immediate opening for Pile Driver Leadman, in Tampa, FL. This position is accountable for overseeing a variety of duties to facilitate the completion of roads, building sites, bridges and other structures. In addition, the incumbent must oversee completion of legal descriptions for the taking and marking of right-of-way.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
• Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in piledriving activities.
• Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer and leads.
• Unloads various types of piling - concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber and steel sheet piling.
• Fuels, lubricates, and maintains the piledriving hammer.
• Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the exact location where the pilings will be driven.
• Performs site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures.
• Prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling.
• Assists with the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the joisting equipment.
• Employs knowledge of construction rigging, such as use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks, to complete crane hoisting tasks.
• Utilizes various hand signals for communicating with the Pile Driver Operator of hoisting equipment.
• Works with Pile Driver Operator to maneuver and position loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Sets up power and hand tools necessary to prepare specific pilings.
• Uses oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc.
• Uses pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required.
• Uses gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.
• Dresses and caps the pilings after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure.
• Builds the form work for concrete structure and constructs the timber falsework for all kinds of structures.
• Works closely with Pile Driver Operator, Barge Foreman, Welders, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures promptly.

Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)

Position Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years 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 operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required. The incumbent must:

• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers - diesel, air, hydraulic and drop hammers.
• Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging - use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

In addition, incumbents must also 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 of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters

Wearing welding face shields, personal floatation devices, self-contained breathing apparatus

Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time

Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work

Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'

Working in confined spaces

Working at elevated heights

Lifting 50 lb. objects as required

Carrying 50 lb. objects as required

Adapting to extreme temperature changes

Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure

Compensation & Benefits:

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

Medical, including Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth & Development

Candidate Response:

Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: www.orionmarinegroup.com/careers

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.