Excavator operators use tractors with blades to move materials in various settings. They maintain and operate the equipment, work in different fields, and may need to travel. The job can be dangerous and may involve exposure to pollution.
An excavator operator operates a tractor equipped with an excavator blade. Excavators are used to move soil, rock and other materials, in a wide variety of settings, from the battlefield to construction sites. Pay rates for excavator operators vary, depending on the fields they work in and the level of training received. People can learn to operate a tractor through on-the-job training or through apprenticeship programs offered to heavy equipment operators.
In many cases, an excavator operator is responsible for maintaining the equipment he uses in addition to running it. Excavator operators show up to the job site early to ensure their equipment is in good working order and to lubricate and clean their tractors. Minor problems can be corrected on the job site, while the tractor may need to be sent in for major repairs. Excavator operators are also responsible for confirming that their safety systems are installed and working properly.
On the job, an excavator operator can work in mines, quarries, road construction, agricultural operations and construction sites. The excavator operator uses the bulldozer and blade to level the ground, move rocks and debris to other locations on the site, and excavate the ground. Excavators are capable of pushing earth, rock, clay, sand and vegetation. They can also be used in the demolition of structures such as sheds and single-story houses, as well as walls and other barriers.
This job can be dangerous. Although the shovel operator is generally reasonably safe while working on the shovel, he or she needs to be aware of workplace hazards that could cause the shovel to tip over, and it is also important to watch out for other co-workers or bystanders who may be injured by the tractor. Excavator operators are also at risk of health problems caused by inhaling dust, exhaust fumes and other forms of pollution that can be present in the job site.
An excavator operator may need to be prepared to travel. Many companies provide heavy equipment services that cover a large area and may require days or weeks away from home for their employees. Being able to travel also offers more job opportunities for bulldozer operators, such as the chance to work in temperate climates during the winter when the climate at home can be too inhospitable for most types of bulldozer jobs.
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