Concrete Pump Operator

Aliases: Concrete Pump Controller

Industry/Sector(s): Infrastructure Equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Concrete Pump Operator is expected to perform include:

Operating power-driven, stationary or portable pumps and manifold systems
Transferring concrete or slurries to and from various vessels and pipes to the required location
Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of a concrete pump

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job profile
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Concrete Pump Operator (programme aligned to IES/Q0401 job released by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of different types of concrete pumps, their use and function
Knowledge of working of engine, transmission, their use and function
Familiar with principles of friction
Skilled in steering mechanisms and correct way of steering on slopes
Familiar with procedure of filling diesel and coolant in the machine
Basic knowledge of methods of greasing and lubricating
Familiar with various types of hand signals used on the site
Knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tankage
Basic knowledge of functioning of a transit mixer
Basic knowledge of properties of concrete
Familiar with procedure of cleaning the pump and valve
Basic knowledge of principles of hydraulics
Familiar with common defects and general causes of breakdown

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Certification training in concrete pump operations preferred
Good hand eye co-ordination

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.pmw.co.in/cps/rde/xchg/SID-C5930449-D302F1C0/pm_india/hs.xsl/7302_ENU_HTML.htm

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Site Supervisor

↑

Process Supervisor

↑

Concrete Pump Operator

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 2 years of experience required in lieu of minimum qualification in concrete pump operations

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Construction organizations

KEYWORDS

Concrete Pump Operator
Pump Operator

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8342.1802	Concrete Pump Operator
ISCO 2008	8342	Earth Moving and Related Plant Operators
NIC 2008	43123	Clearing of building sites, earth moving: excavation, landfill, levelling and grading of construction sites, trench digging, rock removal, blasting, etc.
QP Reference	IES/Q0401	Concrete Pump Operator
NSQF	Level 4	Not available

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Concrete Pump Operator
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	www.censusindia.gov.in

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