About the Role
The Port of San Francisco is seeking a Piledriver Engine Operator to safely operate and maintain barge-mounted and mobile land-based cranes that support pile driving operations. This role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and assisting with construction and demolition of piers, wharves, and related substructures.
Responsibilities
- Safely operates and maintains barge mounted and mobile land-based cranes that support piledriving operations.
- Drives forklifts and/or Port vehicles, and/or small boats.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of cranes and piledriving equipment.
- Fuels cranes.
- Conducts pre and post operational checks of the entire crane system.
- Participates in the inspection and certification of cranes and auxiliary equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required of Class 9331 Piledriver Engine Operator.
- Assists with placing, driving, and capping piles.
- Lays stringers and decking.
- Frames timbers.
- Demolishes and removes decayed or damaged structural or non-structural members.
Requirements
- Three (3) years certified crane operator experience on barge mounted and mobile land base cranes used for piledriving.
- Possession of valid California Class B commercial driver's license (to be presented at time of employment).
- Applicants selected for employment must be insurable under the Port's liability insurance.
- Possession of National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certificates including the following designations as required by CalOSHA: LBT - Lattice Boom Truck Cranes, LBC - Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes, TSS - Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (less than 17.5 ton), LLL - Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (more than 17.5 ton).
- Experience operating cranes in marine construction environments.
- Strong working knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency operating and working around heavy pile-driving equipment, including cranes, vibratory and impact hammers, leads, winches, and related marine construction machinery.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on cranes and auxiliary equipment.
- Demonstrate situational awareness in high-risk work environments, with the ability to follow established safety protocols and chain of command during pile driving and marine construction operations.
- Must be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS).
- Must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card.
- Must undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance.
Skills
- Crane operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Pile driving operations
- Forklift operation
- Small boat operation
- Port vehicle operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Crane inspection and certification
- Marine construction
- Safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Vibratory hammers
- Impact hammers
- Leads
- Winches
- Situational awareness
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Permanent Civil Service
- Regular
Experience Level
- Three (3) years certified crane operator experience
Salary/Compensations
- $118,378 - $143,832
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Overview
About the Company
- The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land. The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 leases including cargo shipping, ferry boats, tourism, and cruise operations. The Port has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park. The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the Port's seven and one half miles of waterfront property and maintaining the waterfront as a positive connection to the other parts of the City. More than 100 skilled craftspeople are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the Port's fishing harbors, ferry landings, public parks, cargo terminals, piers, promenades and buildings.
Equal Opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
- Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
