About the role
Excavator operators handle heavy vehicles used for digging, lifting, and moving materials on construction sites and within civil engineering projects. They often have vocational training in the construction industry and may have professional certificates for excavators. Work as an excavator operator requires precision and understanding of the machine's capacity and limitations.Responsibilities
Excavator operators are responsible for operating and maintaining the excavator as well as performing excavation work according to given instructions. They must follow safety regulations and collaborate with others at the workplace. Their work also involves being able to read and understand blueprints and site plans.Skills and tools
Excavator operators must have good skills in machine operation and understanding of hydraulic systems. They use excavators of various sizes and models and need to be able to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Communication skills and the ability to work in a team are also important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are grävmaskin, geografiskt positionssystem/gps and esa (elsäkerhetsanvisningarna).