We have all seen those monster-size trucks with what appears to be a container rotating on it. Most of us also have seen these trucks at construction sites, disgorging concrete to be used on the site. So, how hard is it to be a concrete pump operator?

According to Concrete Construction, the job is complicated and requires much training.

“First, a new operator has to learn how to use the machine correctly and safely. Manufacturers want operators to make their equipment look good, even essential. Pump operators must combine the skills of a large truck driver with the fine touch of a computer game whiz. “Operators have to be experts at operating three very different devices: the truck, the boom, and the pump,” says Bob Weatherton of the Concrete Pump Store, Claremont, Calif. “It takes a lot of training.”

Why Hire Only Certified Concrete Pump Operators?
Concrete companies want consistently high-quality concrete for the contractors they supply as well as making sure their driver/operators follow best practices for job site safety.