ISCO Occupation Group 8342.3 Excavator Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Excavator Operator: Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of digging holes, foundations and trenches.
Essential Skills
- Operate Gps Systems
- Inspect Construction Sites
- Dig Soil Mechanically
- Drive Mobile Heavy Construction Equipment
- Dig Sewer Trenches
- Excavation Techniques
- Work Ergonomically
- Recognise The Hazards Of Dangerous Goods
- Supply Machine With Appropriate Tools
- Keep Heavy Construction Equipment In Good Condition
- Level Earth Surface
- Use Safety Equipment In Construction
- Prevent Damage To Utility Infrastructure
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- React To Events In Time-Critical Environments
- Mechanical Tools
- Operate Excavator
- Mechanical Systems
Optional Skills
- Operate Construction Scraper
- Test Soil Load Bearing Capacity
- Keep Personal Administration
- Operate Grader
- Secure Heavy Construction Equipment
- Interpret 2D Plans
- Operate Heavy Construction Machinery Without Supervision
- Operate Road Roller
- Monitor Stock Level
- Set Up Temporary Construction Site Infrastructure
- Sort Waste
- Machinery Load Capacity
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Interpret 3D Plans
- Work In A Construction Team
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Transport Construction Supplies
- Operate Bulldozer
- Electricity
Alternative Names
- 360 Degree Excavator Operator
- Excavator
- Heavy Plant Operator, Excavator
- Equipment Operator, Excavator
- Excavation Worker
- Plant Operator, Excavator
- Tracked Excavator Operator
- Construction Plant Operator, Excavator
- Backhoe Excavator Operator
