Is being a pile driver operator a good fit for you?
Drives machines that hammer long posts deep into the ground. These hold up walls, bridges and building foundations.
What the work involves
- Moves hand and foot levers to position piling guides, lift piles and place hammers over them.
- Moves levers and turns valves to run power hammers that drive piles to the right depth.
- Drives piles into the ground to support buildings and other structures using heavy equipment.
- Checks equipment works properly before starting.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.