excavator operator
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.
Also called: 360 degree excavator operator, excavator, excavation worker, tracked excavator operator, backhoe excavator operator
- 18
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- bulldozer operatorWhat changes?14 skills in common
- scraper operatorWhat changes?13 skills in common
- road roller operatorWhat changes?12 skills in common
- concrete pump operator10 skills in common
- grader operator10 skills in common
- sewer construction worker10 skills in common
- mobile crane operator9 skills in common
- pile driving hammer operator9 skills in common
Essential skills
18- dig sewer trenches
- dig soil mechanically
- drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- excavation techniques
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction sites
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- level earth surface
- mechanical systems
- mechanical tools
- operate excavator
- operate GPS systems
- prevent damage to utility infrastructure
- react to events in time-critical environments
- recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
20- electricity
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- machinery load capacity
- monitor stock level
- operate bulldozer
- operate construction scraper
- operate grader
- operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
- operate road roller
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- secure heavy construction equipment
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- sort waste
- test soil load bearing capacity
- transport construction supplies
- work in a construction team
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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