Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for conveyor shift
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conveyor shifting dozer operations
- Receive, interpret and clarify briefings or handover details
- Select and inspect equipment in accordance with job and safety requirements
- Interpret and apply geological conditions and survey data required to complete the shift
- Inspect conveyor system for condition and report potential issues
- Observe safety rules and regulations
- Operate dozer to shift conveyor
- Carry out machine pre-start checks, start-up, park and shutdown procedures
- Fit relevant attachments to dozer, including roller heads, ropes and shackles
- Attach dozer rollers to conveyor rails, carry out rail warm ups
- Shift conveyor singularly and/or with other machines in small passes
- Operate dozer controls and manoeuvres smoothly to avoid damage to rail, fish plates, conveyor frames and pipelines
- Conduct towing, winching and pushing
- Conduct final alignment in accordance with survey markers and within site tolerances
- Adjust operating techniques in extreme conditions to ensure safety of plant and personnel, and take necessary hazard control measures
- Use and interpret hand signals and radio communications
- Disconnect dozer attachments from conveyor
- Complete work and report any damage
- Park and shutdown dozer