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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Pile-Driver Operators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Depth Perception70
Control Precision70
3.Multilimb Coordination65
4.Far Vision60
5.Manual Dexterity55
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
70
57
Merge a car into traffic on a city streetOperate a crane to move materials from a truck bed to the groundThrow a long pass to a closely guarded teammate
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
70
46
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
65
49
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
60
43
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
55
31
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments