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.

Alternative Labels

360 degree excavator operator

backhoe excavator operator

construction plant operator, excavator

equipment operator, excavator

excavation worker

excavator

excavator operator

heavy plant operator, excavator

plant operator, excavator

tracked excavator operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

dig sewer trenches dig soil mechanically drive mobile heavy construction equipment follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect construction sites keep heavy construction equipment in good condition level earth surface operate GPS systems operate excavator 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

Essential Knowledge

excavation techniques mechanical systems mechanical tools

Optional Skills and Competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep personal administration keep records of work progress 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

Optional Knowledge

electricity machinery load capacity

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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