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.
A day in the life
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
Equipment Maintenance
Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Coordination
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.
