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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2072.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Pile Driver Operators

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.

What this job is about

Operate pile driving equipment to ensure structural integrity.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Conduct pre-operational checks

    Inspect equipment to confirm it is functioning properly before use.

  2. 2

    Position piling leads

    Move hand and foot levers to align piling leads for hoisting.

  3. 3

    Hoist piling into leads

    Use equipment to lift and place pilings into the prepared leads.

  4. 4

    Activate power hammers

    Turn valves and move levers to operate power hammers for driving piles.

  5. 5

    Maintain equipment

    Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft Excel

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Pile Driver Operators — SAL