Equipment Operator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Equipment Operator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on equipment.
Ensuring equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off, or loading and unloading it.
Training new crew members in the safe operation of equipment.
Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.
Attending meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
Identifying faults and troubleshooting equipment as required.
Performing other construction duties as needed.
Observing safe distribution of concrete and other materials.
Promptly reporting all faults to the Supervisor or Foreman.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Equipment Operator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Equipment Operator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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