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Home<\/span>\u203a<\/span>Dedicated Pile Driver Operator<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Dedicated Pile Driver Operator” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”top-description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”page-content-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f7f2″ positioning=”none” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e8e4dc” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| align-items: center;||}||||selector .et_pb_button_module_wrapper {|| display: inline-block;|| margin-right: 14px;|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;||}||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”@media (max-width: 980px) {|| selector {|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;|| }||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_2_line_height=”1.15em” header_3_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.25em” custom_margin=”||32px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector h2 {|| margin-bottom: 20px;||}||selector h3 {|| margin-bottom: 16px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/h2>\n

The CCO Dedicated Pile Driver Operator certification is a nationally recognized and internationally accredited program for operators of machines designed to drive foundational piles into the ground through hammering, pressing or vibrating actions.<\/p>\n

Who Is a Dedicated Pile Driver Operator?<\/h3>\n

A dedicated pile driver operator performs equipment inspections, setup, operation, maintenance, disassembly and transportation preparation. Certified operators also evaluate site hazards and machine limitations and use equipment manuals and load charts to safely complete pile-driving operations.<\/p>\n

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ASME B30.30<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Written + Practical<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Validity<\/div>\n
5 Years<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The Path to Certification<\/h2>\n

Follow these four steps to earn your CCO Dedicated Pile Driver Operator certification.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span> Confirm Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Be at least 18 years old and comply with CCO\u2019s Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n

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02<\/span> Apply Online<\/h3>\n

Submit your application and pay the exam fees through the myCCO portal.<\/p>\n

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03<\/span> Take the Written Exam<\/h3>\n

Take and pass the written exam. Choose from online proctored, event-based, or test-center testing.<\/p>\n

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04<\/span> Take the Practical Exam<\/h3>\n

Schedule with a CCO Practical Proctor to complete and pass the hands-on exam at an approved site.<\/p>\n

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Written & Practical Exam Content<\/h2>\n

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Written Exam Content<\/h3>\n

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Exam Format<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written Examination:<\/strong> 55 multiple-choice questions \u2022 60-minute time limit.<\/p>\n

Knowledge Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n