Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
- Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
- Transfer materials
- Establish communication with other plant operators and personnel to ensure safety of operation
- Fit feeder bin following manufacturer's instructions
- Perform start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or company procedures
- Test vehicle controls and functions before commencing operations
- Position transfer vehicle to deliver asphalt to paver without spillage
- Direct delivery truck into position with the materials transfer vehicle
- Receive asphalt from delivery truck into the materials transfer vehicle hoppers and monitor to ensure recommended levels
- Deliver asphalt to paver smoothly and without impact that would cause bounce in the paver
- Maintain speed as directed by paver operator during transfer operations
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Park safely, shot down and prepare the material transfer vehicle for maintenance
- Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements
- Remove defective parts and replace safely and effectively
- Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks
- Clean out equipment between changeover of product and/or at the end of the work period
- Clean up