Description
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 correctly and apply the correct amount of force to drive the pile while preventing damage and physical stresses.
Alternative labels
steel pile stabilisation
use pile driver
driving steel piles
steel pile-driving
insert steel piles
stabilise with steel piles
driving of steel piles
using pile driver
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Drive steel piles is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Pile driving hammer operator: Pile driving hammer operators work with a piece of heavy equipment that positions piles and hammers them into the ground using a rigging mechanism.
Optional skill
Drive steel piles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Drive steel piles – ESCO