Pile Driving Hammer Operator Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.

Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.

Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious …

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

Secure heavy equipment such as tower cranes or concrete pumps before, during, and after use to prevent damage to the machines, workforce or construction site. Take precautionary steps such as …

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Use any of various types of pile drivers to drive piles made of concrete into the ground for structure stabilisation purposes. Take care to position the pile and pile driver …

Use any of various types of pile drivers to drive piles made of steel into the ground for structure stabilisation purposes. Take care to position the pile and pile driver …

Operate a pile driver that drives piles into the ground using a hammering motion. Work with diesel pile driver hammers and hydraulic pile drivers, which are quieter and more appropriate …

Attach a helmet or sleeve to a pile, in order to protect the head of the pile from stresses and impact damage and to efficiently transfer the impact energy of …

Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.

Guide a colleague in operating a piece of heavy construction equipment. Follow the operation closely and understand when feedback is called for. Use communication techniques like voice, two-way radio, agreed-upon …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Work with heavy construction machinery independently without the intervention of a supervisor. Take responsibility for your decisions and actions.

Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity …

Test the capacity of the ground to support the load applied to it before installing heavy structures, such as tower cranes, or before driving on it with heavy vehicles.

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Attach various protective elements, such as boots or points, to the head and toe of timber piles in order to prevent damage to the pile from the stresses of pile …

Operate a vibratory pile driver or press-in pile driver to drive sheets of metal into the ground to form a wall for retaining either water or soil. Position the pile …

Use any of various types of pile drivers to drive piles made of timber into the ground for structure stabilisation purposes. Take care to position the pile and pile driver …

Operate a press-in pile driver, which presses piles into the ground in a smooth, continuous movement to provide stability for structures while producing minimal noise and vibrations.

Operate a vibratory pile driver, which uses a pair of rotating weights inside an exciter unit to create strong vertical vibrations. Attach sheet pile to the exciter unit or place …

Use a remote control to operate equipment. Watch the equipment closely while operating, and use any sensors or cameras to guide your actions.