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. Graders usually provide a flat finish on the heavy earthmoving work performed by the scraper and bulldozer operators.
Also called: grader operative, grader worker, grader driver, motor-grader driver
- 12
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
12- drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction sites
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- mechanical tools
- operate GPS systems
- operate grader
- react to events in time-critical environments
- recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
Optional skills
19- electricity
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- machinery load capacity
- monitor stock level
- operate bulldozer
- operate construction scraper
- operate excavator
- 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
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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