Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for underground roller/compactor operations
- Access, interpret and apply mobile plant and equipment documentation
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Select required roller/compactor equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
- Inspect and assess site conditions, determine if scaling is required and take action according to workplace procedures
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for roller/compactor, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
- Identify and use dust suppression and extraction methods according to workplace procedures
- Check work area is well ventilated before entry
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Operate roller/compactor underground in line with established requirements to complete work activity
- Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
- Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Drive and operate roller/compactor using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Engage and disengage the compacting device
- Identify, remove and manage contaminants
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators and alarms, and ensure efficiency of operations
- Compact to required degree of compaction in line with job requirements and safe work practices
- Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety to self, others, plant and equipment
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Conduct housekeeping activities
- Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
- Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues according to workplace requirements
- Manage/report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
- Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices