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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.1 - operating mobile plant S8.1.1 - operating earthmoving equipment Level earth surface
Description
Change the profile of the earth surface, turning it flat or shaping it to match a certain slope. Remove irregularities such as knolls, pits and ditches.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Road construction workerRoad construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. R…
- Sewer construction workerSewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, makin…
- Excavator operatorExcavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of…
Optional for
- Sewer construction supervisorA sewer construction supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the construction and installation of sewer systems. They play a crucial role in ensuring t…
Related skills
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- Work in a construction team
- Work ergonomically
- Prevent damage to utility infrastructure
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Operate excavator
- Keep records of work progress
- Interpret 2D plans
- Inspect construction sites
- Inspect construction supplies
- Dig sewer trenches
Last updated on February 19, 2026
