Pile Driver
Role Overview
GPI/UESI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.
Email Communications
Thank you for your interest in Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) and Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. By applying, you may receive periodic email notifications about career opportunities. These communications are designed to keep you informed of new and exciting openings across our organization. You can opt out of these notifications at any time.
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Description
UESI is seeking an experienced Pile Driver to support marine and heavy civil construction projects along the East Coast and throughout the United States. This position is ideal for a safety-focused professional with hands-on experience in pile installation, marine construction, and working around heavy equipment in dynamic environments. 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
- Install timber, concrete, and steel piles using impact hammers, vibratory hammers, and associated equipment
- Assist with layout, alignment, and positioning of piles in marine and waterfront environments
- Work closely with crane operators, divers, welders, and field supervisors to safely execute pile driving operations
- Perform rigging, signaling, and equipment setup for pile driving activities
- Conduct general marine and heavy civil construction labor as needed
- Follow project plans, specifications, and safety procedures at all times
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
- Comply with UESI safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans
Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Pile Driver or Pile Driver Laborer in marine or heavy civil construction
- Experience working with cranes, vibratory hammers, and impact hammers
- Ability to work around water, on barges, docks, and marine vessels
- Strong understanding of construction site safety practices
- Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments
- Willingness to travel as required for project assignments
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL a plus
Preferred Experience
Marine construction or waterfront project experience
Experience working alongside commercial diving operations
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Rigging or signal person certification
Requirements
- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- 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 climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
- 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
Summary
GPI/UESI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI 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/UESI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.
Email Communications
Thank you for your interest in Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) and Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. By applying, you may receive periodic email notifications about career opportunities. These communications are designed to keep you informed of new and exciting openings across our organization. You can opt out of these notifications at any time.
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