construction equipment related to building materials
Equipment required for handling building materials in all stages of construction, from foundation work to external and internal finish.
Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. They perform evaluations of the equipment, and ensure the safety and optimal efficiency of the machinery.
Competences and skills
42 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
11 competencesconduct routine machinery checks
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
consult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious defects.
manage heavy equipment
Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.
monitor heavy machinery
Monitor the performance of heavy-duty equipment. Record troubleshooting, ensure that all operations comply with safety and health requirements.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
resolve equipment malfunctions
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesconstruction products
The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
wood products
The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
4 competencesconstruction industry
The products, brands and suppliers active in the construction field.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
pneumatics
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
Optional skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadvise on mine equipment
Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
inspect heavy surface mining equipment
Inspect heavy-duty surface mining machinery and equipment. Identify and report defects and abnormalities.
maintain forestry equipment
Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.
write records for repairs
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
Cross-sector
18 competencesadvise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
apply technical communication skills
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
install electrical and electronic equipment
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, electric motors, generators or direct current systems.
install hydraulic systems
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
install pneumatic systems
Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.
maintain electrical equipment
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
maintain electronic equipment
Check and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
maintain hydraulic systems
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
manage inspections of equipment
Monitor formal or official viewings and examinations in order to regularly test and inspect property and equipment.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
prepare compliance documents
Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.
provide technical training
Explain and demonstrate the use of training equipment and system functions.
secure working area
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
write inspection reports
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.