What does a Pile Driver Operator do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
93%
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
91%
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
91%
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
89%
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
85%