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Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Compaction Equipment (Roller)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A compaction equipment operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of compaction equipment. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine. He/she uses the compaction equipment to perform the appropriate work-related tasks.
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic compaction equipment operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using compaction equipmentIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support compaction operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute compaction equipment operations including rolling compacting and finishing soil and paved surfaces