Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for underground truck operations
- Access, interpret and apply underground truck operations documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to workplace procedures
- Apply approved dust suppression and extraction methods
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Load material in line with established requirements
- Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
- Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Drive and operate truck using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Check work area for spillage prior to entering the loading area to prevent plant and tyre damage
- Position truck for loading clear of services
- Remain in truck when loading or at safe distance from loading operation
- Haul material in line with established requirements
- Confirm type of material and haul to designated location
- Maintain hauling efficiency by managing working environment
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators to aid efficient operations
- Identify, remove, and dispose of contaminants
- Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface
- Check tray position according to workplace procedures before equipment is in motion
- Discharge material in line with established requirements
- Check safety provisions are in place before entering and leaving tipping site
- Position truck in safe area
- Discharge load according to workplace procedures
- Lower or retract tray fully according to manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures before driving off the tipping area
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Conduct housekeeping activities