Pile-Driver Operators

SOC: 47-2072.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)

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.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$70,510

per year

Mean Wage

$79,000

per year

Employment

workers

Wage Range

$46,690 - $121,990

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$46,690Median: $70,510$121,990

Task Breakdown

5 tasks analyzed

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.

Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
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.	-	-	-
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.	-	-	-