741232 Backhoe Operator

Registration or licensing may be required.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Operates a backhoe and attachments to excavate and remove earth, rock, and other materials
• Breaks through hard surfaces using backhoe attachments
• Uses backhoe attachments to lift and place objects, such as pipes, poles, and logs
• Loads and unloads materials onto trucks or other vehicles using a backhoe
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on backhoe and attachments