Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for self-propelled compactor operations
- Access, interpret and apply self-propelled compactor operations 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
- Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Select required propelled 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 self-propelled compactor in line with establish 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 self-propelled compactor using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according workplace procedures
- Engage and disengage the compacting device
- Identify, remove or manage contaminants in accordance with safe work practices
- Perform work activity within operating capacity of the equipment
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- 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
- Relocate the self-propelled compactor
- Conduct housekeeping activities