Pile Driver Operators | Career

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Overall employment of construction equipment operators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 50,800 openings for construction equipment operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$76,260

State-by-state Salary

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$105,530

$38,150

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

High school 52%
Post-secondary certificate 20%
Less than high school 18%
Some college 7%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Knowledge

Building and Construction
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Transportation
Design

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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