Sample Career Roadmap
Pile Driver Operators
Supporting Programs
Pile Driver Operators
Top Expected Tasks
Pile Driver Operators
01
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
02
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
03
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
04
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
05
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Pile Driver Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Troubleshooting
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Depth Perception
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Reaction Time
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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