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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Pile-Driver Operators spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Multilimb Coordination, Reaction Time, Response Orientation, and Depth Perception. Pile-Driver Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Education and Training and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Thinking Creatively
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Training and Teaching Others
Processing Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing and Building Teams
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Depth Perception
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Rate Control
Oral Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Visualization
Far Vision
Near Vision
Time Sharing
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Inductive Reasoning
Spatial Orientation
Auditory Attention
Glare Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Stamina
Fluency of Ideas
Dynamic Strength
Originality
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Night Vision
Sound Localization
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Education and Training
Transportation
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Design
Public Safety and Security
Physics
Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Production and Processing
Personnel and Human Resources
Computers and Electronics
Chemistry
Law and Government
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Sales and Marketing
Foreign Language
Biology
History and Archeology
Wages
New Jersey
$81,350
Massachusetts
$74,340
Washington
$72,600
California
$71,740
New York
$68,350
Alaska
$67,890
Ohio
$65,000
Wisconsin
$61,040
Oregon
$60,510
Minnesota
$53,360
Florida
$44,750
Alabama
$44,630
Maryland
$44,210
Virginia
$41,500
Maine
$40,920
Utah
$40,030
South Carolina
$36,220
Louisiana
$36,120
Tennessee
$35,360
Georgia
$34,950
Texas
$33,840
Mississippi
$33,400
North Carolina
$29,150
Oklahoma
$28,230
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Active Listening
Time Management
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Active Learning
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Science
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Initiative
Persistence
Leadership
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Physical Proximity
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Standing
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Level of Competition
Letters and Memos
Duration of Typical Work Week
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Degree of Automation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
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.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
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.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
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.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses