excavator operator

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/eedbf8b1-9432-4f42-ab7f-db5cd3eb2a05

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.

Hierarchy

8 · Plant and machine operators and assemblers → 83 · Drivers and mobile plant operators → 834 · Mobile plant operators → 8342 · Earthmoving and related plant operators

Related skills

dig sewer trenches (essential · skill/competence)
dig soil mechanically (essential · skill/competence)
drive mobile heavy construction equipment (essential · skill/competence)
excavation techniques (essential · knowledge)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
inspect construction sites (essential · skill/competence)
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition (essential · skill/competence)
level earth surface (essential · skill/competence)
mechanical systems (essential · knowledge)
mechanical tools (essential · knowledge)
operate excavator (essential · skill/competence)
operate GPS systems (essential · skill/competence)
prevent damage to utility infrastructure (essential · skill/competence)
react to events in time-critical environments (essential · skill/competence)
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods (essential · skill/competence)
supply machine with appropriate tools (essential · skill/competence)
use safety equipment in construction (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
electricity (optional · knowledge)
follow safety procedures when working at heights (optional · skill/competence)
interpret 2D plans (optional · skill/competence)
interpret 3D plans (optional · skill/competence)
keep personal administration (optional · skill/competence)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
machinery load capacity (optional · knowledge)
monitor stock level (optional · skill/competence)
operate bulldozer (optional · skill/competence)
operate construction scraper (optional · skill/competence)
operate grader (optional · skill/competence)
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision (optional · skill/competence)
operate road roller (optional · skill/competence)
perform minor repairs to equipment (optional · skill/competence)
secure heavy construction equipment (optional · skill/competence)
set up temporary construction site infrastructure (optional · skill/competence)
sort waste (optional · skill/competence)
test soil load bearing capacity (optional · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
work in a construction team (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/eedbf8b1-9432-4f42-ab7f-db5cd3eb2a05

Base · occupation_code8342.3

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labelexcavator operator

Translation · alt_labelstracked excavator operator
excavation worker
excavator
360 degree excavator operator
backhoe excavator operator

Translation · descriptionExcavator 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.