How to Write a Pile Driver Cover Letter

Key Takeaways

  • Open with your most relevant qualification: the specific equipment or project type that matches the job posting
  • Keep it under one page -- construction hiring managers scan, they do not read
  • Include your union local number, OSHA certifications, and CDL status in the first two paragraphs
  • Reference the specific project or contract if the posting names it -- this signals that you are not sending a generic letter
  • Close with availability: when you can start, whether you can travel, and whether you can work overtime/weekends

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