Concrete Pump Operator
712915 · Heavy Career data Verified
Pump operators maintain and operate power-driven pumps to transfer gases, oil, liquids or powdered materials to and from vessels and refineries.
Most common salary $69k – $98k
Upper salary up to $117k
Training No specific training
Description
Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete.
Typical work tasks
- Pumps concrete; pours, sprays and spreads concrete over areas such as foundations, pools and retaining walls; maintains equipment.
Typical work environment
- Works outdoors at construction sites.
- Works in dirty, noisy and messy
- Works outdoors when the weather is fine.
- Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment including gloves and ear protection.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy physical demand
- Stands frequently and walks about work areas to monitor, adjust and move the pump.
- Occasionally stretches up and across when adjusting controls or moving the hose.
- Squatting, crouching or kneeling is frequently required when inspecting laid concrete.
- Twisting the body or neck is required occasionally to frequently.
- Bending is occasionally required to facilitate the spreading out of concrete.
- Contact with skin irritants or water may occur occasionally.
- Employees frequently lift, carry, push or pull hoses and other pump equipment.
- Repetitive hand and arm movements are required when operating controls and driving.
- Driving is frequently required.
- Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Model estimate
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready No
Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.
How this was determined (model-generated): Concrete pump operator: on-the-job entry; ticket/vehicle licence for truck-mounted units but 'may be required' not universal; may_be_required; proposal stands.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
- Registration or licensing may be required.
Further Comments
- There are few opportunities for flexibility of movement.