Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for medium vehicle operations
- Access, interpret and apply medium vehicle operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret and confirm work requirements/orders, shift briefings/ handover details before proceeding with operations
- Assess and apply safety information and procedures throughout the operations
- Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
- Prepare medium vehicle written records
- Conduct pre-start checks and start-up checks on medium vehicle and ancillary equipment
- Operate medium vehicle
- Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle in accordance with traffic regulations and worksite procedures
- Carry out movements within limits of vehicle and road dimensions
- Operate ancillary attachments per manufacturer’s instructions and site procedures
- Ensure that all movements are smooth and controlled
- Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of vehicle movement, limit engine and drive line strain
- Avoid contact with obstacles
- Ensure safety of personnel, property, equipment, facilities, and load
- Carry out operator maintenance and housekeeping
- Carry out equipment inspections and fault finding per manufacturer’s instructions and site requirements
- Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
- Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer’s instructions and site requirements
- Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
- Process records and reports