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
- Operate aggregate spreader
- Carry out start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and site requirements
- Carry out safe operating procedures including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems, and conducting safety checks
- Record aggregate stone size and set equipment accordingly
- Guide truck to spreader and engage securely prior to taking on load
- Check calibration and adjust the machine as required
- Select and modify spreading technique to meet changing work conditions
- Monitor spreader speed to ensure aggregate is spread at specified rate
- Perform hand spreading and spotting duties
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements
- Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks
- Carry out minor maintenance
- Maintain equipment condition reports and records in accordance with organisational requirements
- Relocate aggregate spreader
- Clean up