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Pile Driver Welder

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Galveston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

  • We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
  • We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
  • We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
  • We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.


Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for skilled Pile Driver Welders for an exciting Marine project in Galveston In this role, you will properly and safely install pipe, concrete, wood, or sheet piles, and perform welding activities. The ideal candidate has 7 year of combine experience as pile driver and welder in large marine construction sites.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

  • Safety-First Mindset
  • Paid Holidays (7)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Professional Development
  • Referral Cash Bonuses!


McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

Responsibilities

  • Assist leadman/foreman in the installation of various pile types
  • Complete/conduct Task Hazard Analysis (THA) that adequately identifies and addresses all safety hazards associated with a task
  • Perform work independently with minimum supervision
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Assist with lay-out of pile driving/welding operations
  • Perform cutting torch and welding activities (combo/structural—3G, 4G, etc.)
  • Perform rigging and signalman activities when needed
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain pile driving equipment
  • Complete pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning


Qualifications

  • Prior experience with self-perform pile driving operations in marine construction projects
  • Knowledgeable in multiple pile installation techniques, hammer type, templates, pile driving equipment, and types/sizes of cranes
  • Proficient welding and cutting operations
  • Must pass welding test in accordance with project needs
  • Must be comfortable working on (barges) or near water
  • Understands construction and marine terminology
  • Identify common construction materials, hand tools, and power tools (hammer, shovel, measuring tape, hammer drill, saw, demolition hammer, cutting torch, grinders, etc.)
  • Proven commitment to Safety
  • Work in an organized manner
  • Able to work night shifts when needed
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Must be self-motivated and can work well with others
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds
  • Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
  • Minimum age 18
  • Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization


McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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