§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

concrete pump operator

Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site.

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Description

Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site. They also clean and maintain the truck and its mechanical parts.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical systems mechanics types of concrete pumps

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain mixer truck operate GPS systems haul cement dismantle concrete pumps use safety equipment in construction guide concrete hose inspect construction sites work ergonomically operate concrete pumps react to events in time-critical environments prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction keep heavy construction equipment in good condition secure heavy construction equipment drive mobile heavy construction equipment clean concrete pumps test soil load bearing capacity install concrete pumps

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect construction supplies use measurement instruments order construction supplies set up temporary construction site infrastructure mix concrete pour concrete inspect supplied concrete feed hoppers report defective manufacturing materials work in a construction team operate concrete mixer truck monitor stock level keep records of work progress discharge cement guide operation of heavy construction equipment operate heavy construction machinery without supervision

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)