Appendix F – Task Profile Chart - Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)

Block A – Common Occupational Skills

1. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

• 1.01 Maintains hand and power tools.
• 1.02 Maintains measuring and testing equipment.
• 1.03 Uses grade checking and tracking instruments.
• 1.04 Uses rigging and lifting equipment.
• 1.05 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

2. Maintains safe work environment.

• 2.01 Assesses potential hazards.
• 2.02 Plans worksite safety strategies.
• 2.03 Secures unattended equipment.
• 2.04 Communicates with others.
• 2.05 Performs spill control procedures.
• 2.06 Performs sediment control procedures.
• 2.07 Handles material.

3. Organizes work.

• 3.01 Checks grade.
• 3.02 Uses documentation.
• 3.03 Interprets survey indicators and data.
• 3.04 Determines method of approach.

Block B – Heavy Equipment (Excavator) Inspection and Basic Maintenance

4. Performs scheduled maintenance.

• 4.01 Maintains heavy equipment operator (excavator) station.
• 4.02 Maintains undercarriage, drive train system, tracks, tires and rims.
• 4.03 Performs preventative maintenance.
• 4.04 Performs basic maintenance on attachments.

5. Performs inspections.

• 5.01 Performs pre-operational inspections.
• 5.02 Performs postoperational inspections.
• 5.03 Completes daily equipment logbook.

Block C – Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) Tasks

6. Performs basic heavy equipment operator (excavator) functions.

• 6.01 Maintains control of equipment.
• 6.02 Positions equipment for task.
• 6.03 Monitors performance of equipment.
• 6.04 Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• 6.05 Installs attachments.
• 6.06 Performs emergency procedures.
• 6.07 Compacts material with attachments. (NOT COMMON CORE)
• 6.08 Performs cut and fill operations.
• 6.09 Clears snow and ice. (NOT COMMON CORE)

7. Transports equipment.

• 7.01 Prepares equipment for transportation.
• 7.02 Loads equipment and attachments for transportation.
• 7.03 Assists in securing equipment for transportation.
• 7.04 Unloads equipment and attachments.
• 7.05 Drives equipment on roads.

8. Operates excavators.

• 8.01 Excavates trenches and ditches.
• 8.02 Backfills trenches and excavations.
• 8.03 Creates slopes.
• 8.04 Creates mass excavations.
• 8.05 Clears land.
• 8.06 Strips surface material.
• 8.07 Stockpiles material
• 8.08 Places material.
• 8.09 Lifts material.
• 8.10 Loads trucks.
• 8.11 Performs demolitions.