2 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $48,400. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Dedicated Pile Driver Operator
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Identify surface and subsurface hazards to assess risks such as voids, tanks, loose fill, retaining walls, and excavations before equipment arrivalUse appropriate supporting materials to stabilize the equipment with natural or manufactured cribbing as site conditions requireDetermine safe clearances to energized power lines to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain required approach distancesVerify machine travel limitations to ensure safe movement and positioning during arrival and site entrySet up pile‑driving equipment to establish proper machine placement, secure attachments, and stage piles safelyPerform required inspections to evaluate structural, mechanical, and safety‑device conditions and document findings according to procedures
Certification
Digger Derrick Operator
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Evaluate supporting‑surface conditions to identify subsurface and surface weaknesses that could compromise crane stabilityIdentify site hazards to assess risks involving utilities, transportation clearances, traffic control, and job‑site accessApply power‑line safety practices to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain safe working distances during site setupReview lift requirements with site supervision to confirm alignment between lift plans, travel clearances, and ground‑support needsEnforce personnel restrictions to ensure that only qualified workers access the lift area and unauthorized individuals remain excludedInspect crane systems and equipment to evaluate controls, safety devices, warning systems, rigging, load lines, and structural components before operation