Pile Driver Operators
SOC Code: 47-2072
Pile Driver Operatorss move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 91.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control.
AI-Proof Score: 91.6 — Very High
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Median Salary
$70,510
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Job Growth
4.3%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Operation and Control
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Monitoring
- •Troubleshooting
- •Coordination
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation