Description
Operate a scraper, a piece of heavy equipment that scrapes a layer of soil from the surface and transports it in a hopper.
Alternative labels
operation of wheel tractor-scraper
operating wheel tractor-scraper
wheel tractor-scraper operation
construction scraper operation
operating construction scraper
operation of construction scraper
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate construction scraper is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Scraper operator: Scraper operators work with a mobile piece of heavy equipment that scrapes the top layer of the ground and deposits it in a hopper to be hauled off. They drive the scraper over the surface to be scraped, adapting the speed of the machine to the hardness of the surface.
Optional skill
Operate construction scraper is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Grader operator: Grader operators work with a heavy piece of mobile equipment that creates a flat surface by slicing off the top soil with a large blade. Graders usually provide a flat finish on the heavy earthmoving work performed by the scraper and bulldozer operators.
Road roller operator: Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behind, or sit on top of the road roller, depending on the type and size, and roll over the area to be compacted.
Bulldozer operator: Bulldozer operators operate a heavy vehicle to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground.
Excavator operator: Excavator 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 digging holes, foundations and trenches.
References
- Operate construction scraper – ESCO
