excavator operator (EN)
ISCO 8342 · v1.2.1
Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of digging holes, foundations and trenches.
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Source aliases (EN)
- 360 degree excavator operator
- excavator
- excavation worker
- tracked excavator operator
- backhoe excavator operator
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 18
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- work ergonomically
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- dig soil mechanically
- mechanical tools
- inspect construction sites
- dig sewer trenches
- prevent damage to utility infrastructure
- mechanical systems
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
- operate excavator
- operate GPS systems
- drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- react to events in time-critical environments
- use safety equipment in construction
- excavation techniques
- level earth surface
Optional (EN) · 20
- sort waste
- operate construction scraper
- operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
- monitor stock level
- transport construction supplies
- work in a construction team
- operate road roller
- operate bulldozer
- operate grader
- machinery load capacity
- keep personal administration
- interpret 3D plans
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- electricity
- keep records of work progress
- secure heavy construction equipment
- interpret 2D plans
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- test soil load bearing capacity
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