§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

excavator operator

Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical systems excavation techniques mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity machinery load capacity

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

dig soil mechanically operate GPS systems dig sewer trenches use safety equipment in construction supply machine with appropriate tools inspect construction sites operate excavator level earth surface work ergonomically react to events in time-critical environments prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction keep heavy construction equipment in good condition drive mobile heavy construction equipment recognise the hazards of dangerous goods

OPTIONALOptional competences

sort waste interpret 2D plans operate bulldozer follow safety procedures when working at heights set up temporary construction site infrastructure operate road roller transport construction supplies work in a construction team interpret 3D plans monitor stock level keep records of work progress secure heavy construction equipment operate heavy construction machinery without supervision operate construction scraper test soil load bearing capacity operate grader perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)