Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and procedures relevant to the work activity
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied to the allocated task
- Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan and implemented
- Vehicle, tools and equipment selected to carry out tip truck tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported
- Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental management plan, confirmed and applied to the allocated task
- Conduct machine pre-operational checks
- Operate truck
- Site hazards associated with tip truck operations are identified and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk
- Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of truck movements and to minimise damage to the engine and gears
- Engine power is coordinated with gear selection ensuring smooth transition and operation within torque range
- Tip truck is operated to work instructions
- Road/traffic conditions are constantly monitored taking into account of road standards, traffic flow, distance and load, ensuring no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
- Vehicle is brought to a halt smoothly, minimising the wear and tear on vehicle using the engine retarder, gears and brakes
- Load, transport and tip materials
- Vehicle is positioned at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre
- Tip truck movements including the raising and lowering of the tray are smooth and controlled
- Weight and distribution of load is assessed for type of material and size of vehicle to ensure it is within vehicle capacity
- Safety and security of load, including load cover requirements, are maintained from loading site to discharge site
- Load is discharged on slope and/or over face at fill site
- Material is dumped/spread evenly to work instructions
- Tray is cleared, lowered and secured before resuming travel
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Clean up