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Overview
Pile driving hammer operators use heavy piling equipment to position piles and drive them into the ground with a hammering and rigging mechanism.
In job descriptions, look for piling rigs, foundation work, ground conditions, equipment checks, signalling, lifting coordination, site safety, noise or vibration control and cooperation with construction crews.
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Pile driving hammer operators work on construction and foundation sites with heavy piling equipment. The role positions piles, controls the hammering mechanism and coordinates closely with banksmen, crane or site crews.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include plant operation, rig checks, signalling, ground awareness, lifting coordination, equipment maintenance, attention to noise and vibration and steady communication around moving machinery.
Salary context
Salary context depends on site type, equipment size, ground conditions, travel, shift patterns, safety responsibility, precision requirements and whether the operator handles complex foundation or infrastructure work.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior plant operation, piling supervisor roles, foundation works coordination, equipment training, site safety support or related earthmoving and construction plant roles.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention pile rigs, driven piles, sheet piles, foundations, lifting plans, rigging, ground surveys, site signalling, equipment checks or vibration limits. These details show the machinery and site demands.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Pile Driver Operators
47-2072.00
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Occupation group
Earthmoving and related plant operators (8342)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b4f4b21e-7664-45ca-9697-9123cfd8c9ef |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8342.5 |
| ISCO group | 8342 |
| Concept type | Occupation |