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Mobile Plant Operators NEC

721999 · Medium

Description

This occupation group covers mobile plant operators not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include cable ferry operator, dredge operator, mulcher operator, snow groomer, straddle carrier operator and tunneller.

Typical work tasks

  • Prepares and positions plant for operation; selects, fits and removes attachments; operates controls to carry out required tasks; monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers; raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls; works from drawings, markers and verbal instructions; services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.

Typical work environment

  • Works in a vehicle operating cab.
  • May work outdoors when cleaning or undertaking plant maintenance and connecting attachments. Can work in all weather conditions.
  • Jolting and jarring of the driver could be frequent, depending on the nature of the surface being worked on.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Medium physical work demand
  • Sits in vehicle operating cab or similar constantly. Climbs up steps to cab. Uses upper limbs and body to stretch down and across to operate controls.
  • Squatting, crouching or kneeling movements are occasionally required.
  • Twists body or neck when reversing vehicles or observing result of work.
  • Significant contact with water or skin irritants is not typically required.
  • Lifting or carrying is required on an occasional basis.
  • Bending is required on an occasional basis. Frequent repetitive hand, arm and leg/foot and pushing/pulling movements are required for operation of controls.
  • Driving is constantly required.
  • Use of hand tools or equipment is occasionally required for machine maintenance.
  • Mental skills necessary include observation, practical and technical skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence
Licence / registration Licence/registration required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Other mobile plant operators: core operating ticket (Class 1 W/T, some Class 2-5) => short_course_or_licence/required; next_day false; proposal stands.

Entry Requirements

  • ANZSCO Skill Level 4. Some employers may require a current Class 2-5 Driver’s Licence depending on weight and type of vehicle to be driven. A Class 1 (full) Driver Licence with Wheels (W) endorsement allows operation of plant with wheels of not more than 18,000kg Gross Laden Weight (GLW) when driven on a road at a speed not exceeding 30 km/h (if speed on road to exceed 30 km/h then GLW must not exceed 4,500kg). A Class 2 or 4 (full) Licence with Wheels (W) endorsement is required to exceed these weight or speed limits.
  • A Class 1 (full) Driver Licence with Tracks (T) endorsement allows operation of plant with self-laying tracks of not more than 18,000kg GLW. A Class 2 (full) Licence with Tracks (T) endorsement is required to operate heavier vehicles.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.