Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for excavator operations
- Access, interpret and apply excavator 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
- Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Select required excavator equipment and/or attachments and confirm suitability for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for excavators, 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 excavator 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 excavator using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications
- Lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity
- Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
- Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements
- Position machinery and ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
- Shift load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures
- 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 excavator
- Select attachment for the task
- Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures
- Test attachment and 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
- Prepare to relocate the excavator
- Conduct housekeeping activities