Nature of Job:
Bobcat Operators are part of a construction team that works on land excavation. These are drivers that operates bobcat truck, a heavy equip truck that load and carry lands, big stones and debris.
Basic Tasks:
- Do land excavation using heavy duty truck like bobcat.
- Drill land.
- Load land, cement or stones and unload or transfer to the excavated area.
- Measure the amount to be excavated and how deep.
- Follow the engineers or foreman instructions before taking actions.
- Dig up stones and other debris that are not needed
Education and Training Requirement:
- Must be a high school graduate with at least 2-5 years experienced as bobcat operator or any related job in a construction or mining industry.
Skills and Competency Requirements:
- Must know how to drive and operate Bobcats.
- Know how to do proper excavations and land drillings
- Knowledge in construction works.
- Knowledge in excavating according to the accurate measure or depth of the excavation.
- Must know basic engineering like land measuring and estimation.
- Must have strong built and good communication skills.
- Can follow direction well and easy.
Employment Opportunities:
Bobcat Operators as well as other construction jobs remain in demand abroad especially in the
Working Environment:
Bobcat Operators works in an accident prone area and exposed to extreme heat that is why they are provided with proper attire to avoid accidents.
Working Hours:
Bobcat Operators works at least 8-10 hours a day.
Career Advancement:
Bobcat Operators does not have definite promotion. In years of experience and evolution as a driver, they can be promoted as foreman.