Excavator Operator

Aliases: Heavy Equipment Operator, Excavator, Rigger

Industry/Sector(s): Infrastructure Equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Excavator Operator is expected to perform include:

Driving and operating an excavator, which is a self-propelled machine
Performing basic maintenance on the excavator

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Contractual work and part-time jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/12 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – 10^th
Technical and gallery training as per first schedule, Mining Vocational Training Rules (MVTR) 1966
Refresher training if absent from mines for a period of one year or more before re-employment
Heavy Commercial Vehicle Driving License
Certified training for Excavator Operator(programme aligned to MIN/Q 0404 released by Skill Council for Mining Sector)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of engines, transmission, their use and function
Familiarity with different types of excavators and their specific use
Knowledge of instrument panels, their location and operation
Proficiency with principles of friction
Knowledge of steering mechanisms and the correct way of steering on slopes
Proficiency with signage, mining area signs, traffic rules and other safety and emergency signals
Knowledge of correct maintenance procedures for an excavator

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of visual checks to identify damage, defects, cracks or leaks beforehand

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Mauli Operator Training Institute
Sreekrishna Educational Trust
Laxmi Cranes & Trailers Pvt. Ltd.
TSS Heavy Driving Training School

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.viswaminstitute.com/heavy_equipments_operator.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Supervisor

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Excavator Operator

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers - Rs 18,000 to Rs 25,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Preferred related work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Mining companies across India

KEYWORDS

Excavator Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Excavator
Rigger

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8342.0501	Excavator Operator
ISCO 2008	8342	Earth Moving and Related Plant Operators
NIC 2008	05102	Below ground mining of hard coal
QP Reference	MIN/Q 0404	Excavator Operator
NSQF	Level 4	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 Qualifications Pack – Excavator Operator
2	www.payscale.com

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