Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for 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
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Operate roller/compactor in line with established requirements
- 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 equipment using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
- Engage and disengage the compacting device in line with workplace procedures
- Identify, remove or manage contaminants in line with workplace procedures
- Compact to degree of compaction in line with work requirements
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Conduct housekeeping activities