Bulldozer Operator (Occupation Code : 734203)
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Description
Operates a bulldozer using blades and other attachments to gouge out, level and move materials in construction, forestry, mining and other projects.Tasks
Pushing large quantities of dirt, rock, clay, sand, rubble, vegetation or other material in a wide variety of settings such as mines, quarries, road construction, agricultural operations and building sites.Connecting hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage or power take off shaft to bulldozer to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment.
Moving levers to control tool bars, carriers and disks.
Moving levers and depressing pedals to manoeuvre tractor and raise, lower and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
Feeling lever and listening for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
Driving bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
Greasing, oiling and performing minor repairs on the bulldozer, using grease gun, oilcans and hand tools.
Acquiring and using knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals such as soil characteristics, ground conditions and map reading as well as relevant Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations if applicable.
Alternate Occupation Names
Scraper Operator (Earthmoving)
Bulldozer Driver
Road Scraper Driver Operator
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Set by employer
Employers set their own requirements for entry into this occupation.
Step 2 : Workplace experience
- Workplace Experience
Knowledge and relevant skills will be gained through informal and incidental learning in the workplace as well as through formal internal training opportunities that may be offered by your employer or by organisations in this industry.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Construction in Plant Operations NQF Level 2
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Construction in Advanced Plant Operations NQF Level 3
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.