Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Conduct boom delivery system pre-operational checks.
- Pre-start, start up, park and shut down procedures are carried out on the vehicle and pump in accordance with manufacturer and/or site specific requirements.
- Vehicle controls and functions, including steering, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported.
- Distribution system components, including boom components, lines, hoses and adaptors are checked before use.
- Hoppers are cleaned and serviced prior to use.
- Operate concrete boom delivery vehicle.
- Site hazards associated with vehicle operations are identified and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk.
- Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of concrete pump vehicle platform movements and to minimise damage to engine and gears.
- Engine power is coordinated with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range.
- Truck is operated to work instructions in accordance with company operating procedures.
- Road and traffic conditions are constantly monitored, taking into account road standards, traffic flow, distance and load, ensuring no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities.
- Truck is brought to a halt smoothly, minimising wear and tear on vehicle using the engine retarder, gears and brakes.
- Deliver concrete.
- Site hazards associated with positioning of boom delivery components are identified and analysed and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk.
- Boom delivery vehicle is positioned at site where it can best service the delivery task and provide access to concrete supply vehicles.
- Delivery platform stabilisers are prepared, deployed and checked to manufacturer requirements for operation and safety.
- Delivery system components, including booms, lines and adaptors, are positioned securely and safely, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and checked prior to use.
- Pumping systems are test run and prepared for use in accordance with equipment specifications.
- Supply of bulk concrete mix to the hopper is coordinated safely with the supply vehicle operators.
- Boom delivery system is operated and its positioning is varied to maintain concrete delivery to the required destination.
- Boom delivery system is safely withdrawn at completion of delivery task.
- Carry out operator maintenance.
- Boom delivery vehicle is safely parked, prepared for maintenance and shut down as per manufacturers' manual and organisational requirements.
- Inspection and fault finding on the vehicle, pump and boom system components are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively according to manufacturers' manual and organisational requirements.
- Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer and organisational requirements.
- Clean up.