scraper operator
Scraper operators work with a mobile piece of heavy equipment that scrapes the top layer of the ground and deposits it in a hopper to be hauled off. They drive the scraper over the surface to be scraped, adapting the speed of the machine to the hardness of the surface.
Also called: scraper driver, scraper worker, towed-scraper operator, scraper operative, motor-scraper driver, towed-scraper driver
- 16
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8342
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
16- 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
- mechanical systems
- mechanical tools
- move soil
- operate construction scraper
- operate GPS systems
- prevent damage to utility infrastructure
- 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 excavator
- 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
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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