Pile driver operator, Kaiwhakamahi pūrere tumu
Also known as
- Pile driver, pile mover, pile driller operator
Pile driver operators use machines to hammer concrete, steel or timber piles into the ground to provide foundation support for buildings and other structures.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$63K to $109K
Most common
$125K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Pile driver operators
- usually work regular business hours, but may work weekends
- usually work outdoors and on construction sites
- may work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- use power hammers to drive piles to required depths
- operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment
- position structural components
- inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation
- clean equipment or facilities
- maintain construction tools or equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually train on the job to become a pile driver operator and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence
- a Wheels, Track and Rollers Course (WTR) endorsement
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a police check
- a pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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