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pile-driving-hammer-operator Occupational skill for the role 'pile driving hammer operator' (also: pile-driver operative, piling equipment operative, piling equipment operator, pile driving hamer operator, pile drivin' hammer operator, pile-driver operator). Use when the user asks for typical pile driving hammer operator work such as: 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.

Pile Driving Hammer Operator

Pile driving hammer operators work with a piece of heavy equipment that positions piles and hammers them into the ground using a rigging mechanism.

Core workflow

  1. Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
  2. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  3. Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
  4. Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
  5. Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • crane load charts
  • drive concrete piles
  • drive steel piles
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • inspect construction sites
  • keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
  • mechanical systems
  • mechanical tools
  • operate pile driver hammer
  • prevent damage to utility infrastructure
  • react to events in time-critical environments
  • secure heavy construction equipment
  • set up pile helmets or sleeves
  • use safety equipment in construction
  • work ergonomically

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Excel

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b4f4b21e-7664-45ca-9697-9123cfd8c9ef), ONET 30.3 (47-2072.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*