§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

grader operator

Grader operators work with a heavy piece of mobile equipment that creates a flat surface by slicing off the top soil with a large blade.

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Description

Grader operators work with a heavy piece of mobile equipment that creates a flat surface by slicing off the top soil with a large blade. Graders usually provide a flat finish on the heavy earthmoving work performed by the scraper and bulldozer operators.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity machinery load capacity

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate GPS systems use safety equipment in construction inspect construction sites work in a construction team work ergonomically react to events in time-critical environments 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 operate grader

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 operate excavator transport construction supplies 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 perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration

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