Excavator Operator
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 74Mobile Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 741Mobile Plant Operators
- Unit group
- 7412Earthmoving Plant Operators
Description
Operates heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble.
Alternative titles
- Digger Operator
Unit group
7412 · Earthmoving Plant OperatorsDescription
Operate plant to drill, excavate, break, compact, level, support and move earth, rock and other materials in construction, agriculture, forestry, mining and other projects.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Positions, operates, controls, monitors and adjusts heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble in a safe and efficient manner
- Loads and unloads excavation plant with materials
- Performs pre-start checks and routine maintenance on excavation plant
- May perform manual excavation and shovelling as required
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/74/741/7412
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.