The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. PORTNOLA is seeking a Pile Driver who can complete daily tasks on a marine crane barge. The primary role of a Pile Driver is to safely and efficiently perform various physical duties as a ground man on installation of all piles, including placing, aligning and leveling piles on marine construction projects.

Pile Drivers are responsible for tender maintenance and repair and will use pneumatic air tools daily. The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday – Thursday) with overtime as necessary. Work will is both land and water based in nature.

PileDrivers are responsible for wharf maintenance and repair. The typical task of a PileDriver consists of the following:

• Use pneumatic air tools and gas/electric power tools daily.

• Use gas power chainsaws

• Use basic carpentry tools (i.e., tape measure, framing square, and hammers/mauls.

• Use basic mechanical tool (i.e., impacts, wrenches, and ratchets, etc.)

• Assist Crane operator in line up, breaking out, and replacing fender piles.

• Works with team to replace mooring bits by assisting Crane Operator in removing bots, basis and bits.

• Repair of mooring bit basis by performing light duty concrete work.

• Fabricate threaded bots using a pile threaded machine to secure fender piles.

A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED

THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR 1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance options

• Long Term Disability Plan

• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

• Ship Shape Wellness Program

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

April McKnight

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3277

Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.