Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for skid steer loader operations
- Access, interpret and apply skid steer loader operations documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risk and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Obtain, identify and implement traffic signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Select required skid steer loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for skid steer loader, 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 skid steer 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 skid steer loader 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
- Load, carry and place materials to complete work activity
- Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
- Position machinery to ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
- Shift materials safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signals, in line with workplace procedures
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Relocate the skid steer loader
- Conduct housekeeping activities