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Pile-Driver Operators

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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.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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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.

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