Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise for covering activities
- Review job sheet to clearly identify all job requirements
- Select appropriate type of plant and associated equipment for job requirement in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of waste covering
- Identify and obtain other tool and materials required to meet work requirements
- Organise suitable cover material to ensure adequate stockpile is available on site for waste covering activities
- Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Ensure operator holds appropriate licence in accordance with company requirements and other relevant legislation
- Assess landfill cell to determine waste cover requirements
- Identify and manage potential risks and hazards to job requirements in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation
- Erect safety barriers and signage at work sites to ensure safety of surrounding personnel and public, in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
- Perform routine checks on plant
- Conduct a visual check of plant to pinpoint damage, leaks, obstructions, component wear or potential hazards
- Test plant systems in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements
- Conduct service checks to ensure water, oil, fuel, air pressure and greasing are maintained at appropriate levels in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Check emergency and personal protective equipment to ensure correct operation
- Check associated equipment to ensure its operational capacity is in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Start and operate plant
- Start and operate plant in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements
- Operate or drive plant in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company requirements, road and traffic regulations and other relevant legislation
- Maintain continuous observation of surrounding environment to identify and avoid or minimise potential hazards
- Routinely monitor plant operation and gauges to determine operational functioning
- Maintain clear communications with other relevant personnel
- Cover waste
- Cover waste safely and efficiently in designated area using appropriate covering method
- Place an even and smooth cover over waste batter, in accordance with waste covering method, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Ensure that waste covering method minimises cover erosion
- Ensure that waste cover conforms to depth/thickness required, in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
- Handle and place synthetic cover (when required) in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Traverse cover repeatedly to ensure a smooth, tight, compacted surface
- Shut down and secure plant
- Complete shut-down procedures in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements
- Park and/or store plant in a safe location to avoid damage to plant, obstruction of surrounding site activity, or unauthorised use
- Carry out housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of plant and associated equipment
- Conduct service checks to ensure water, oil, fuel, air pressure and greasing are maintained at appropriate levels in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Report any plant or equipment faults or defects to relevant personnel
- Document work activities