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Pile Operator
$86,075 (USD)/yr
$41.38 (USD)/hr
$1,816 (USD)/yr
The average pile operator gross salary in Los Angeles, California is $86,075 or an equivalent hourly rate of $41. This is 12% higher (+$8,883) than the average pile operator salary in the United States. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $1,816. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Los Angeles, California. An entry level pile operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $61,734. On the other end, a senior level pile operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $106,217.
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Salary Potential
$96,685 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Pile Operator will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Controls gamma radiation equipment to irradiate materials for scientific research: inserts capsules of materials to be irradiated into tubes leading to reactor core, using extension tool. Computes radiation time and dosage for experiments, and gamma intensities required at various distances from grid, using standard formulas, conversion tables, and slide rule, and submits data to supervisor for review. Tends cutoff saw,... mounted on water-filled canal floor (radiation shield), that cuts fuel elements to size to fit into shielding boxes, using extension tools. Places fuel elements in geometric configurations around tube in gamma facility according to radiation intensity specifications. Lowers experimental materials, such as foods, plastics, or metal, into tube to subject material to irradiation for specified period of time. Lowers extension tool into floor of canal and transfers materials from completed experiments, and spent fuel elements discharged from reactor, to storage area on canal floor or into cask for subsequent shipment. Writes summary of irradiation activities performed. Monitors instruments and gauges that control heating, ventilating, steam, and water systems, and instruments that record gamma intensity, temperatures of experiments, and fuel elements in canal.
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