Excavator Training

Excavators, diggers or trackhoes are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper, bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the "house". The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. They are a natural progression from the steam shovels and often mistakenly called power shovels.

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In simplest terms, excavators are large industrial machines used to move large amounts of material, like rock and soil. That means they do everything from digging a basement to laying pipe to mining.

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What skills do you need to be a excavator operator?

 

Ability to operate heavy equipment. Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.