Occupation: Pile Driver Operators|Skills.Boutique

Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.

Also Known As: Diesel Pile Hammer Operator, Driving Inspector, Driving Operator, Hoisting Pile Driving Engineer, Hydraulic Pile Hammer Operator, Hydraulic Press-In Operator, Nozzle Operator, Pile Driver +8 more

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Core Tasks

Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

53%

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

21%

Less than a High School Diploma

19%

Some College Courses

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Where This Career Leads

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Equipment Operation & Maintenance Advanced Manufacturing

Zone 1

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Zone 2

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Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings. Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths. Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning. Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.

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