Overview
Mobile Plant Operators (not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Cable Ferry Operator, Dredge Operator, Mulcher Operator, Snow Groomer, Straddle Carrier Operator, and Tunneller.
Day-to-day
- prepares and positions plant for operation
- selects, fits and removes attachments
- operates controls to carry out required tasks
- monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers
- raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
- works from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
- services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.
Considerations
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Mobile Plant Operator (not covered elsewhere)
You can work as a Mobile Plant Operator (not covered elsewhere) without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Skills employers are looking for
