Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

01

Learn and follow safety regulations.

02

Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.

03

Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.

04

Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

05

Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.

06

Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.

07

Signal operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.

08

Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.

09

Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.

10

Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.