Pile Driver Operators Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Pile Driver Operators

The main tasks and work activities of Pile Driver Operators are to operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment, inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation, position structural components, operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. In general, for the Pile Driver Operators, operation and Control, operation Monitoring, monitoring, equipment Maintenance and other 4 skills are required.

Pile Driver Operators Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related 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.
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.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Pile Driver Operators jobs. 52.59% of Pile Driver Operators have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 20.95% of Pile Driver Operators have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

18.59%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

52.59%

Post-Secondary Certificate

20.95%

Some College Courses

7.88%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

-0.01%

Tasks and Work Activities of Pile Driver Operators

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

Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentServicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
Position structural components.
Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
Maintain construction tools or equipment.
Clean equipment or facilities.

Skills and Abilities for Pile Driver Operators

Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Depth PerceptionThe ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Rate ControlThe ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Response OrientationThe ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Auditory AttentionThe ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Spatial OrientationThe ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Hex keyse.g. Allen wrenches
Slingse.g. Chain slings
Pile driver tools or its parts or accessoriese.g. Diesel hammers
Ammeterse.g. Digital ammeters
Torque wrenchese.g. Digital torque wrenches
Emergency medical services first aid kitse.g. Emergency first aid equipment
Pile driverse.g. Excavator mounted pile drivers
Ladderse.g. Extension ladders
Specialty wrenchese.g. Filter wrenches
Hoistse.g. Fixed leads
Safety harnesses or beltse.g. Four-point harnesses
Global positioning system GPS receivere.g. Global positioning system GPS receivers
Pile driver tools or its parts or accessoriese.g. Gravity drop hammers
Pile driver tools or its parts or accessoriese.g. Ground release shackles
Hand pumpse.g. Hand-operated pumps
Hoistse.g. Hoisting equipment
Clock timerse.g. Hour meters
Pile driver tools or its parts or accessoriese.g. Hydraulic impact hammers
Life vests or preserverse.g. Life jackets
Slingse.g. Lifting sling

Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Pile Driver Operators Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Pile Driver Operators

Skills and Abilities for Pile Driver Operators