Excavator Operators

What the job involves

• Prepares and positions plant for operation
• Selects, fits and removes attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
• Operates controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
• Monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers
• Raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
• Works from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
• Services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs

Key values of workers in Excavator Operators

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Excavator Operators

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.