Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for continuous bucket trencher operations
- Access, interpret and apply continuous bucket trencher operations documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify risks, hazards and environmental issues and 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 bucket trencher equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for a bucket trencher, 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 continuous bucket trencher in line with establisher requirements to complete work plan
- Carry out prestart and start-up check in line with workplace procedures
- Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Operate and trench using continuous bucket trencher using techniques suited to equipment capabilities and site 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
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Select, remove and fit and use attachments for a continuous bucket trencher
- Relocate continuous bucket trencher
- Conduct housekeeping activities