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Typical Tasks

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.

Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.

Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.

Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operation and Control

Operations Monitoring

Monitoring

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 2

Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

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.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

High school diploma 53%
Post-secondary certificate 21%
Less than high school 19%
Some college 8%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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Pile Driver Operators

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