Concrete Pump Operator
Concrete Pump Operator
Trade code:
637C
Non-compulsory
A Concrete Pump Operator inspects, prepares, operates, controls, and cleans various concrete pumps including those found in vechicles and their various related attachments/ components. Concrete pumps may be truck mounted, stationary, trailer-mounted as well as tower concrete placing booms. Specifically, a Concrete Pump Operator:
co-ordinates the placement of concrete through a pump at the work site
operates the vehicle and loads and unloads concrete pumps and attachments
sets up the concrete pumps and components and concrete delivery system, operates high pressure pumps and separate placing booms
performs pre-operational inspections, safety and operational checks and preventative maintenance
operates concrete pumps and related components
monitors equipment performance and the movement of the concrete to the pour location
resolves issues related to the movement of pumpable concrete
maintains the equipment, cleans concrete pumps and components
reads and interprets government legislation, site plans and manufacturers’ manuals (i.e. survey indicators)
communicates through various techniques including hand signals
