On a Pile Driver?

A pile driver is a device used to drive piles into soil to provide foundation support for buildings or other structures. The term is also used in reference to members of the construction crew that work with pile-driving rigs. One type of pile driver uses a weight placed between guides so that it can slide vertically.

What does pile driving mean?

a person who hits or attacks forcefully or powerfully.

How does a pile driver work?

Traditional pile driving machines work by using a weight placed above a pile that releases, slides down vertically and hits the pile, hammering it into the ground. The weight is raised mechanically and can be powered by either hydraulics, steam or diesel. When the weight reaches its highest point, it is released.