Description
Use a jackhammer, either manually or attached to a mobile piece of heavy equipment, to break up material.
Alternative labels
jackhammer operation
demolition hammer operation
operate pneumatic drill
operating demolition hammer
jackhammering
operation of jackhammer
operation of pneumatic drill
operating jackhammer
operating pneumatic drill
jackhammer operating
operate demolition hammer
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate jackhammer is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Demolition worker: Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose.
Dismantling worker: Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools depending on the task. At all times safety regulations are taken into account.
Optional skill
Operate jackhammer 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.
Demolition supervisor: Demolition supervisors monitor operations involved in the demolition of buildings and clean up of debris. They take quick decisions to resolve problems.
References
- Operate jackhammer – ESCO