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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations
- Access, interpret and apply hydraulic excavator documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
- Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
- Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Operate hydraulic excavator
- Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity
- Walk excavator and position for operation
- Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations
- Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
- Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability
- Side cast bulk materials
- Continuously monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Carry out housekeeping activities
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