Pile Driver

** Scott Bridge Company, Inc**

** Pile Driver**

Valparaiso, FL 32580

**Scott Bridge Company, Inc.'s** roots date back to 1933 when Mr. I. J. Scott (Jud) and two partners formed Scott Construction Company in Thomasville, Georgia, constructing many highways, airports, bridges, and dams in the Southeast. Mr. Scott left this firm in 1957 and formed his own company, The Scott Company, in Opelika, Alabama, his home. The Scott Company incorporated in 1965 as Scott Bridge Company with I. J. Scott and his son, I. J. Scott, Jr. Also in 1965 Mr. Gerard Swarthout came to the company, became company president, and retired in 1987.

Scott Bridge Company has been a member of the Alabama Road Builders since 1947, and became known as a river bridge contractor, completing many projects on the Warrior, Alabama, Coosa, Tennessee, and Chattahoochee Rivers.

Currently Mr. I. J. Scott's grandsons, I. J. Scott, III (Ike), President, William Scott, Vice President and David Scott, Board Member, own and continue to further the principles and traditions of their father and grandfather before them.

**Position Summary**

This position is accountable for supporting field operations at project locations for Scott Bridge Company, Inc. Incumbents are responsible for supporting crane operations in the construction or repair of bridges. Typically, they will work closely with the Project Superintendent, Foreman, Welders, Laborers, Helpers and other skilled or semi-skilled crafts persons.

**Responsibilities**

Works as assigned by the Pile Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new construction projects.

Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in pile driving activities.

Unloads and assembles pile driving hammer and leads.

Unloads various types of piling- concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber and steel sheet piling.

Fuels, lubricants, and maintains the pile driving hammer.

Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the 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 piling.

Assists with the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting 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 piling after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure.

Builds the form work for concrete structure, and constructs the timber falsework for structures.

Performs other related pile driving duties as may be required by specific project.

Works closely with Pile Driver Operator, 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 policies.

**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 pile driving and crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required. The incumbent must:

1. Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers- diesel, air, hydraulic and drop hammers.

2. Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the pile driving work will be done.

3. Have general knowledge of construction rigging- use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc**

**Benefits**

* Health and Dental Insurance

* 401k Plan

* Profit Sharing

* LTD

* Group Life Insurance Offered

* Supplemental Insurance and Cafeteria Plans

* Company Sponsored training offered regularly

* Vacation and Sick Pay