Operate digging construction equipment

Description

Operate and use construction equipment, such as digger derricks, backhoes, track hoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, or cable ploughs.

Alternative labels

operation of digging construction equipment
operating digging equipment in construction
operate loaders
operating digging construction equipment
operate derricks
operate diggers
operate digging equipment in construction
digging equipment operation in construction
operate cable ploughs
operate trenchers
digging construction equipment operation

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate digging construction equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Telecommunications technician: Telecommunications technicians install, test, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications systems. They repair or replace defective devices and equipment and maintain a safe working environment and a complete inventory of supplies. They also provide user or customer assistance.
 
Communication infrastructure maintainer: Communication infrastructure maintainers install, repair, run and maintain infrastructure for communication systems.
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.

Optional skill

Operate digging construction equipment 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.

 


 

References

  1. Operate digging construction equipment – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022