Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for wheeled front end loader operations
- Access, interpret and apply wheeled front end loader 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
- Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Select required wheeled front end loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for wheeled front end loaders, 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 front end loader 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 front end loader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Perform work activity within the operating capacity of the equipment
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Attach, secure, 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 procedures
- Position machinery to ensure stable effective shift 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
- Prepare to relocate the front end loader
- Conduct housekeeping activities