SA MINING INSTITUTE – EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE IN RUSTENBURG, NORTH WEST, SOUTH AFRICA
Construction is becoming all across Africa especially in South Africa, and heavy equipment
Operators are needed to clear ground, hoist beams and transport critical materials. An excavator operator plays an essential role in many construction projects.
What is an excavator?
An excavator is a piece of heavy equipment that is used to dig holes in sand, earth and rock and load materials onto conveyors or into trucks for removal. It is comprised of a boom dipper, a bucket and a cab that that sits on a rotating platform known as the “house.” Its undercarriage may be on tracks or wheels. In a nutshell, an excavator is a mechanical shovel that is used for:
Digging holes and trenches
Moving materials
Demolition
Grading
Landscaping
Mining (underground and surface)
Dredging rivers
Removing snow
What skills or traits do you need to run an excavator?
Proper training is essential, and safety and competency are priorities. Otherwise, you could make a mistake that could cause serious injury, damage and OSHA fines. In addition to knowing how to operate an excavator safely, you must meet other requirements:
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school report
Be in good physical condition
Have good vision
Have a driver’s license and, in some cases, a CDL (commercial driver’s license)
Have mechanical aptitude
Have good eye, hand and foot coordination
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