Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for tractor operations
- Access, interpret and apply tractor operations documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
- 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
- Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Select required tractor equipment and/or attachments for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for tractors, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Operate tractor in line with established requirements to complete work activity
- 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 tractor using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Select, remove, fit and use attachments for a tractor
- Select attachment for the task
- Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures
- Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation
- Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures
- Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures
- Relocate tractor
- Conduct housekeeping activities