Planning and preparing for excavator/skid steer loader operations
- Accessing, interpreting and applying excavator/skid steer loader operations documentation
- Obtaining, interpreting, clarifying and confirming work requirements
- Identifying hazards and environmental issues, assessing the risks and implementing control measures in line with workplace policies
- Selecting and wearing personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Obtaining, identifying and implementing traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Selecting required excavator/skid steer loader equipment and/or attachments and confirming suitability for work activities
- Obtaining and interpreting emergency procedures for excavators/skid steer loaders, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
- Coordinating and communicating planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
Operating excavator/skid steer loader in line with established requirements
- Carrying out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
- Identifying faults or defects and rectifying or reporting within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Driving and operating excavator/skid steer loader using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Monitoring hazards and risks during operations, and ensuring safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Monitoring and managing equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications
Lifting, carrying and placing materials to complete work activity
- Establishing weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
- Using lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements
- Positioning machinery and ensuring stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
- Shifting load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signals, in line with workplace procedures
- Parking up, shutting down, securing and carrying out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
Selecting, removing, fitting and using attachments for an excavator/skid steer loader
- Selecting attachment for the task
- Fitting attachment in line with workplace procedures
- Testing attachment and ensuring correct fitting and operation
- Using attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures
- Removing, cleaning and storing attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures
Preparing to relocate the excavator/skid steer loader
- Preparing excavator/skid steer loader for relocation
- Moving excavator/skid steer loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
- Assisting loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures
Conducting housekeeping activities
- Clearing work area and disposing of or recycling materials according to workplace procedures
- Managing and/or reporting hazards to maintain a safe working environment
- Completing and filing or distributing documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices