Many boys in childhood were fascinated by the work and movement of construction or military equipment. Bizarre shapes and tangible power fascinate even from a considerable distance. However, many young men do not stop dreaming about specialized heavy equipment even at the age when it is time to think about choosing a profession. What does the excavator operator do and what responsibilities does this specialist have?
How to get this specialty?
In order to work as an excavator operator, it is necessary to have a specialized secondary special education. Persons who have graduated from a college in a related specialty can take advanced training courses that last several months. As for career growth, there are always prospects. Excavator driver can have from 4 to 6 categories. There are also frequent cases when excavators with extensive experience after the next training (at specialized courses) are easily arranged by mechanics. You can also try to find a job in the field of development and production of construction equipment, but for this it is desirable to have a higher profile education, which can be obtained in absentia during work.
Profession Features
It is easy to guess that the driver of the excavator controls the earthmoving equipment. But his responsibilities do not end there. Periodic maintenance and minor repairs, provided that the excavator is not under the manufacturer’s warranty, are also the
responsibility of the driver. It is important to understand that work on heavy construction equipment is associated with high risks and great responsibility. The excavator does not have the right to make mistakes, he must perfectly remember the safety rules, be able to visually determine the distance between objects with high accuracy and have a good reaction. This work is intended for people with a stable psyche, since in any emergency situation the severity of the consequences largely depends on how quickly the excavator manages to react. A graduate of a secondary special institution will have to start his career from the position of
"assistant excavator
driver ." Such an internship is simply necessary: even if a student studied diligently, he only has to learn a lot about technology and work features in practice.
Is it profitable to work in this area?
The level of
wages varies depending on the specifics of work and the regional factor. The average figures for the province are from 25 thousand rubles. But in the capital, the same specialist will receive 50-60 thousand rubles and this is only the average
salary, often the excavator driver receives 100 thousand rubles. Moscow is a city of great opportunities and high prices, so this difference is not surprising. This profession is pleasant with a variety of schedules, you can easily find a vacancy with a standard series of work / days off - 2/2. It’s not difficult to get a job on a rotational basis, and some companies also work night shifts. But do not think that the excavator driver is an easy profession. Working conditions can hardly be called comfortable even when driving modern machines. However, this is a matter of taste and, perhaps, there really is some kind of romance in it.