Pile Driver Operator how-to

How to Install Sheet Pile Walls

Sheet piles retain soil and water.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Sheet piles retain soil and water. In short: set; interlock; drive, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Set a template.

  2. Interlock sheets.

  3. Drive in panels.

  4. Keep alignment.

  5. Check depth.

  6. Cap.

Safety reminders for pile driver operators

  • Stay clear of hammers
  • Wear hearing protection
  • Use fall protection on leads
  • Follow crane safety

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