Pile Worker

Job Description
Under the supervision of the Piledriver Supervisor I, the Pile Worker performs a variety of manual work in the repair and construction of piers, wharves, and related substructures by removing and replacing decayed and/or damaged caps, stringers, and decking;
pulling, driving, framing, and bolting piles;
burning old bolts;
and repairing docks. Inspects piling underwater, wraps damaged piles and identifies severely damaged piles for replacement. Performs underwater burning, welding, and rigging for underwater projects.
For positions that require diving ability, incumbent must hold a current commercial diving certification. Diving ability includes performing underwater diving work including the ability to inspect underwater piles, wrap damaged piles, cut piles, prep and grout concrete piles, install anodes, designate severely damaged piles for replacement, perform underwater burning, welding, and rigging and familiarity with CAL OSHA regulations related to diving.
The essential duties of the 9330 Pile Worker include but are not limited to:
Placing, driving, and capping piles.
Placing stringers, sawing, and laying decking.
Tearing out decayed and damaged decking, stringers, caps, and pilings.
Boring holes and framing timbers.
Assistingin moving and rigging the piledriver and/or truck crane.
Assistingin moving and rigging the piledriver by setting up, tearing down, and resetting rigging.
Making minor repairs to piledriver machinery and equipment.
Fabricatingrigging, both wire rope or synthetic line such as block and tackles, slings, chokers, pennants, and related gear.
Building,maintainingand usingfloats, pontoons, or work boats in the maintenance and repair of piers and docks.
Building and maintainingfloats, pontoons, workboats, and rafts.
Loadingand/or unloading piles, timbers, or debris to or from trucks or barges.
Assistingthe dive crew by sending down equipment and tools.
Usinginternational code of hand signals to signal instructions to the Piledriver Engine Operator.
Usingand maintainingpneumatic and portable gas tools.
Operatingforklifts, vehicles, and boats
Usingand maintaininga wide variety of pneumatic and portable gas tools such as drills, sanders, wrenches, saws, forklifts, torches, boring machines, and other related tools.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Some positions require diving ability- for positions that perform underwater diving, candidates are required to pass a medical qualification examination to dive and for the use of a respirator. Sustained physical effort, frequently underwater and under adverse weather conditions such as in rain, rough water, cold temperatures (water and air) and confined spaces;
moving large heavy timbers;
operating a skiff;
and driving Port vehicles;
required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and support dive gear and apparatus from 100 to 150 pounds.