Fundex, seeks!
Foundation worker
All about your career opportunities at Fundex
Are you our new foundation worker?
As a pile driver/foundation worker, you will assist the machine operator and pile driver supervisor in carrying out foundation work. You will work with your team at various locations throughout the Netherlands. The pile driver/foundation worker helps to set up, move, maintain, level, and transport the foundation machine. He/she also performs various tasks on and under the foundation machine. The pile driver/foundation worker installs cage reinforcement and fills piles with concrete, independently operates and maintains auxiliary equipment, such as the drill motor and grout pumps of these installations.
Part of the work involves connecting bolts, handling cables, pulling and pushing, pulling the drill and cables through pipes on cylinders, guiding the reinforcement cages downwards, and disconnecting hooks.
Furthermore, the pile driver/foundation worker ensures that the construction site is tidy at the end of the day and always works with a strong sense of safety.
Conditions that make you happy
- Favorable compensation for overtime and travel time
- Excellent working conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for construction and infrastructure
- Ample vacation time; 45 vacation days (at full-time) per year
- Collective health insurance
- Varied work
- Good pension plan through the BPF
- Advancement opportunities to operator or foreman
What we expect
- You know your way around and have an affinity for this work
- You are flexible and enjoy working together
- You have good communication skills in Dutch
- You have basic safety VCA or are willing to obtain it
- You are in the possession of a driving license B or are willing to obtain it at short notice
- Someone who enjoys working at different project locations in the Netherlands (or abroad).
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Pile Driver / Foundation Worker Position at Fundex
What does a Pile Driver or Foundation Worker do at Fundex?
As a Pile Driver or Foundation Worker, you assist the machine operator and foreman in carrying out foundation work. You help set up, move, and maintain the pile-driving machine and perform various tasks on and around the machine.
Do I need experience to work as a pile driver or foundation worker?
An interest in technology and construction is important. Experience in the foundation industry is a plus, but motivated candidates who are eager to roll up their sleeves are also welcome. At Fundex, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your skills.
Where do I work as a foundation worker?
You’ll work alongside your team at a variety of project sites throughout the Netherlands and occasionally abroad. From inner-city projects to large construction sites: no two days are the same
What are the typical duties of a pile driver or foundation worker?
Your duties will include installing reinforcement, pouring concrete into piles, operating auxiliary equipment such as drill motors and grout pumps, and performing various tasks related to the foundation machine. You will also ensure that the construction site remains safe and tidy.
Is there room for career growth at Fundex?
Yes. Fundex offers plenty of opportunities for career advancement. Starting as a Pile Driver or Foundation Worker, you can advance to roles such as Machine Operator or Pile Driving Foreman. There are also opportunities for training and certification.
Why work as a Pile Driver or Foundation Worker at Fundex?
At Fundex, you’ll work on a variety of projects as part of a close-knit team. You’ll enjoy excellent benefits in accordance with the Construction & Infrastructure Collective Bargaining Agreement, 45 days of vacation, a solid pension plan, and attractive compensation for overtime and travel time.