Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
- Application Opening: 6/14/2024
- Application Deadline: 7/8/2024
- Compensation: $127,530 annually (Note: Appointments to this job class enter at Step 5)
- Recruitment ID: RTF0147214-01084688 / CBT-9330-147275
Company Description
The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.
The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.
The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.
For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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.
- Assisting in moving and rigging the piledriver and/or truck crane.
- Assisting in moving and rigging the piledriver by setting up, tearing down, and resetting rigging.
- Making minor repairs to piledriver machinery and equipment.
- Fabricating rigging, both wire rope or synthetic line such as block and tackles, slings, chokers, pennants, and related gear.
- Building, maintaining and using floats, pontoons, or work boats in the maintenance and repair of piers and docks.
- Building and maintaining floats, pontoons, workboats, and rafts.
- Loading and/or unloading piles, timbers, or debris to or from trucks or barges.
- Assisting the dive crew by sending down equipment and tools.
- Using international code of hand signals to signal instructions to the Piledriver Engine Operator.
- Using and maintaining pneumatic and portable gas tools.
- Operating forklifts, vehicles, and boats
- Using and maintaining a 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.
Qualifications
Experience
Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level experience as a pile worker.
For diving positions only: One (1) year of commercial construction diver experience in addition to the experience described above for a total of five (5) years of experience.
License and Certification
Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment). Insurability under the Port’s automobile liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment.
For diving positions only: Possession of a current certification as a commercial diver by an Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE) accredited dive school.
Desirable Qualifications (Ideal Candidate)
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with wood, steel and concrete pier construction and marine pile driving operations.
- Experience working on a barge crane conducting pile driving operations.
- Experience maintaining floating assets and marina floats.
- Experience operating boats
- Ability to identify and correct safety hazards.
- Good oral communication skills.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS). An application for a TWIC card may be submitted after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance.
The incumbent must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card. Per Civil Service Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain a TWIC card, a requirement for this position, may be the basis for termination from employment with the Port Commission.
Note: TWIC requirements and procedures are located in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 49 U.S.C. 114, 40113, and 49 U.S.C. 5103a.
Verification
Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
