Description
Pile driving hammer operators work with a piece of heavy equipment that positions piles and hammers them into the ground using a rigging mechanism.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
inspect construction siteswork ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionsecure heavy construction equipmentuse safety equipment in constructionprevent damage to utility infrastructurekeep heavy construction equipment in good conditionset up pile helmets or sleevesreact to events in time-critical environmentsdrive steel pilesdrive concrete pilesoperate pile driver hammeruse remote control equipmentoperate vibratory pile hammerwork in a construction teamdrive timber pilesoperate heavy construction machinery without supervisiontransport construction suppliesperform minor repairs to equipmentkeep personal administrationtest soil load bearing capacitydrive metal sheet pilesoperate press-in pile driverdrive mobile heavy construction equipmentset up temporary construction site infrastructurekeep records of work progressattach protective attachments to timber pilesguide operation of heavy construction equipment