Entry Level Qualification 

8

Career Fields 

Mechanic & Technician

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

As an Excavator Operator/Heavy Earth Moving Vehicle Operator, you will be responsible for driving and controlling construction equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, hydraulic truck cranes, excavators, etc. You will be operating this heavy equipment for assisting constructors in constructing structures such as bridges, roads, buildings, etc. You will be involved in the process of digging holes and trenches on earth.

You must be wondering what is Excavator?

An Excavator is a heavy construction equipment that consists of a boom, dipper or a stick, and bucket which is used for creating trenches and digging holes. They are designed to handle various kinds of jobs. For example, Standard Excavators are used for moving bulky and heavy equipment. On the other hand, Midi Excavators are used at a workplace or a jobsite which is in a confined area and where the work requires something more powerful than a mini excavator.

So, as an Excavator Operator you will be:

As an Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for handling construction equipment, paving and surface equipment, and pile-driver equipment. A paving and surface equipment operator operates machines for spreading concrete and asphalt at the time of construction of roadways. On the other hand, the pile-driver equipment operator is responsible for controlling equipment to hammer various types of piles such as heavy beams, woods, concrete, and steel into the ground.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As an Excavator Operator/Heavy Earth Moving Vehicle Operator, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities:

1. You will be required to maintain pre-operational checks which include checking of undercarriage & tracks for any cracks, checking the level of oil in engines, etc.

2. You will be required to check whether transmission, radiant coolant, and brake, etc. are functioning properly as per the instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer before operating the vehicle.

3. You will be required to plan and organize the task of drilling, loading, and unloading, etc. as per the instructions provided by the supervisor.

4. You will be required to inspect worksites which include identifying hidden trench, checking loose soil, and checking marshy patches where excavator could get stuck.

5. You will be required to load and unload various equipment and other stuff from vehicles and trailers.

6. You will be required to select and use the right type of brake, and ensure that the walkways rules have been followed.

7. You will be required to identify various routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks of an excavator and inform the same to the supervisor.

8. You will be operating heavy equipment or excavator in compliance with the safety policies and procedures provided by the company.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 8 in school – Obtain training in driving from any private or government training center – Avail a LDRXCV Driving License

After completing class 8 in school, you need to obtain training in driving various heavy motor vehicles such as JCB, Excavator, Cranes, etc. from any private or government training center. You need to be 18 years of age (minimum of 20 years in some states) before applying for a driving license. You must have to apply for an LDRXCV (Loader, Excavator, Hydraulic Equipment) -- for Commercial application of all hydraulic heavy equipment, License either online or offline with a Regional Transport Officer at the Public Vehicle Department office of any State.

Class 8 in school – Obtain NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Junior Excavator Operator or Junior Crane Operator - Avail a LDRXCV Driving License

After completing class 8 in school, you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 3 Qualification in Junior Excavator Operator or Junior Crane Operator from any vocational or other similar institutes. You need to be 18 years of age (minimum of 20 years in some states) before applying for a driving license. You must have to apply for an LDRXCV (Loader, Excavator, Hydraulic Equipment) -- for Commercial application of all hydraulic heavy equipment, License either online or offline with a Regional Transport Officer at the Public Vehicle Department office of any State. Apart from all, you must have obtained training in excavator handling.

Class 8 in school or Minimum 2 years of experience – Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Excavator Operator or Tyre Mounted Crane Operator or Hydra Crane Operator or Crawler Crane Operator - Avail a LDRXCV Driving License

After completing class 8 in school, you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 excavator Operator or Tyre Mounted Crane Operator Hydra Crane Operator or Crawler Crane Operator from any vocational or other similar institutes. Alternatively, if you haven’t completed class 8 in school, then you need to obtain a minimum of 2 years of experience in the desired field, before obtaining any of the NSQF qualifications. You need to be 18 years of age (minimum of 20 years in some states) before applying for a driving license. You must have to apply for an LDRXCV (Loader, Excavator, Hydraulic Equipment) -- for Commercial application of all hydraulic heavy equipment, License either online or offline with a Regional Transport Officer at the Public Vehicle Department office of any State. Apart from this, the following are some certification training (suggested not mandatory): Certified training in excavator handling for obtaining Excavator Operator NSQF Qualification, Certified training in Tyre Mounted Crane Operations for obtaining type Mounted Crane Operator NSQF Qualification, Certified training in Hydra Crane operations for obtaining Hydra Crane Operator NSQF Qualification, Certified training in Crawler Crane operations for obtaining crawled Crane Operator NSQF Qualification.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After completing Class 8 in school, you may:

1. Obtain training in driving from any private or government training center and then avail a LDRXCV Driving License, or

2. Obtain NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Junior Excavator Operator or Junior Crane Operator and then avail a LDRXCV Driving License,

3. Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Excavator Operator or Tyre Mounted Crane Operator or Hydra Crane Operator or Crawler Crane Operator and then avail a LDRXCV Driving License.

Alternatively, if you haven’t completed class 8 in school, then also after obtaining a minimum of 2 years of experience in the desired field, you may obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Excavator Operatoror Tyre Mounted Crane Operator or Hydra Crane Operator or Crawler Crane Operator.

Before applying for a driving license, you need to be 18 years of age (minimum of 20 years in some states). You must have to apply for an LDRXCV (Loader, Excavator, Hydraulic Equipment) -- for Commercial application of all hydraulic heavy equipment, License either online or offline with a Regional Transport Officer at the Public Vehicle Department office of any State.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Interest

1. Realistic: You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. Enterprising: You should have interests for Enterprising Occupations. Enterprising occupations involve taking initiatives, initiating actions, and planning to achieve goals, often business goals. These involve gathering resources and leading people to get things done. These require decision making, risk taking and action orientation.

3. Conventional: You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

Knowledge

1. Factual knowledge of different types of Excavators, Cranes, &Heavy Earth Moving Vehicles, etc. and related matters such as their use and function.

2. Technical Knowledge of engine, transmission, different types of hydraulic mechanisms such as their use and function.

Skills

1. Operating: Skills in operating various machines, equipment, devices and systems.

2. Problem Solving: Skills in analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

3. Coordination: Skills in working together with other people to get things done.

4. Critical Thinking: Skills in analysis of complex situations, using of logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

Abilities

1. Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

2. Hand-Eye Coordination: The ability to make quick and precise hand movements as per visual observations and understanding (that is, what you see and comprehend).

3. Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

4. Arm-Hand Steadiness: The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

5. Far Vision: The ability to see details at a distance.

6. Reaction Time and Respond Orientation: The ability to respond and react quickly with hand, foot, or finger, etc. to a signal i.e., sound, light or picture whenever you receive.

Personality

1. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

2. You are always or mostly disciplined in your action and behavior.

3. You always or mostly trust others.

4. You are always or mostly helpful to others.

5. You are always or mostly a soft-hearted person.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

After obtaining training in driving, you may get job opportunities such as:

1. Excavator Operator

2. Cranes Operator

3. Tyre Mounted Crane Operator

4. Hydra Crane Operator

5. Crawler Crane Operator

You will mainly find work in industries like:

1. Real Estate Industry

2. Construction Industry

3. Engineering and Cement Manufacturing Industry

4. Power and Infrastructure Industry

SPECIALISATION TRACKS IN THIS CAREER

Excavator Operator

As an Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for controlling and driving heavy machinery or the purpose of digging, boring, and trenching during construction, demolition, mining, forestry work, etc.

Crane Operator

As a Crane Operator, you will be responsible for operating a crane for the purpose of lifting, moving, positioning, and repositioning loads. You may also be responsible for moving, locating, relocating, and stacking demolished soil, trees, mines, etc. You might be operating crawler crane, tyre mounted crane, etc.

Crawler Excavator Operator

As a Crawler Excavator Operator, you will be required to operate crawler for the purpose of mining and performing other heavy-duty construction jobs. You will be using hydraulic power mechanism for lifting heavy debris and soil.

Suction Excavator Operator

As a Suction Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for digging and boring underground soil. You will also be responsible for debris cleanup as it is a vehicle which is having high-pressure vacuum and water jets.

In this career, there is no growth as such except that your earning may grow over a period of time.

Salary Offered  

Salaries vary according to job profiles and the kind of facilities you get to work at.

1. In the entry-level jobs, you may earn anything between Rs.10,000 – 15,000 per month.

2. Salaries increase with your work experience and as you get promoted.

3. In junior-level roles, you can expect to earn about Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 20, 000 per month.

4. In the mid-level jobs, with 6-12 years of work experience, you can expect to earn about Rs.18, 000 – Rs. 25,000 per month.

5. In the senior-level jobs, with 12-15 years of work experience, you can expect to earn about Rs. 25, 000 – Rs. 50,000 or even more per month.

MONTHLY EARNINGS IN INDIAN RUPEE 

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job).

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Work Activities 

As an Excavator Operator/Heavy Earth Moving Vehicle Operator, you will be involved in the following work activities:

1. Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or other movable devices: Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

2. Operating machines, equipment, devices, systems and processes: Using various methods and techniques to operate machines, equipment, devices, systems and processes in industrial and other settings.

3. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials: Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

4. Communicating with co-workers and others: Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc. or with people at large.

5. Monitoring processes, systems and performance: Observing and recording information on various criteria to monitor mechanical, electronic, electrical and other processes and systems; monitoring progress of projects and tasks.