HEO - Backhoe - Field Exam

• Candidate Name - HEO Field Exam - Backhoe

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

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  Address

• The performance verification is designed as one method to a evaluate job skills and safe work habits of a participant. The performance of the participant must be evaluated by a designated W.C. Spratt, Inc. evaluator at an authorized location. Candidates must have a minimum passing score of 90% to pass any field exam portion of the heavy equipment operator training program.

Employee Information

• Employee name:

• Employee number:

• Employee photo:

  Media

Hydraulic Excavator Equipment Type (Make and Model):

• From the manufacturers plate please obtain this information and enter here;

Operator Details

• If an operator has no proof of training held on record, they must not operate until proof of training competency has been proven. (Classroom CAT Training and Successful Completion).

• Has the operator had a valid certificate of training that has been passed or refreshed within the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator an up to date authorization to operate, signed and renewable annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of test or refresher course?

  Date

• Photo of that certification:

  Media

Pre-start Inspection:

• Did the operator verify all safety items are identified; such as the fire extinguisher, warning signs guards, etc:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator position barricades and appropriate warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator properly position the excavator for pre-start inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator visibly verify the condition of the bucket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator inspect the tires for damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator inspect the (ROPS) rollover protection system for obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator complete the daily pre-operation check list? (This is done using the appropriate form within the iauditor suite).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Job Site Survey:

• Did the operator identify potential site hazards such as but not limited; to high-voltage lines or underground utilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator identify and verify grade stakes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator verify safety of equipment set-up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Start-up and Warm-up of Backhoe:

• Did the operator successfully start the engine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check the engine gauges for proper readings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check all controls for proper function such as but not limited to; The bucket. lift and tilt, backhoe, and travel?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Did the operator properly document their findings on the required checklist?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Perform Basic Maneuvering Skills:

• Did the operator position the backhoe as instructed for the exercise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator travel the backhoe forward for at least 50 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator travel the backhoe in reverse for at least 50 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator accomplish a right turn of at least 180° while moving in a forward direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator accomplish a left turn of at least 180° while moving in a forward direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Perform Basic Backhoe Skills:

• Is the operator able to position the backhoe as instructed for the exercise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator able to set up the backhoe on the stabilizers and bucket, as recommended by the manufacturer for safe operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator able to create a trench 30 feet long, by 3 feet wide, 36 inches deep, plus or -6 inches in depth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator using the boom, stick, and bucket controls, able to push the backhoe along the trenching excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator load a dump truck using the excavated materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Perform Basic Front Loader Operations

• Is the operator able to position the backhoe as instructed for the exercise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator create a stockpile using the excavated materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator loaded dump truck using the excavated materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator perform grading operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator backfill the trench using the stockpiled materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Backhoe Shut-Down:

• Is the operator able to move the backhoe to the designated shutdown area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the operator able to properly shut down and secure the backhoe?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Safety:

• Did the operator use all necessary PPE properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Did the operator properly place all safety notices for the exercise?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Did the operator properly follow all safety checklist and site-specific safety requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Did the operator practice overall good safety procedures and use of the tools and assigned equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Assessment Recommendations & Evaluations

• Has the operator successfully completed with positive results all of the previous criteria?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please select the candidate operator's recommendation for this field exam:

  Pass

  Fail

• Please detail basis for failure:

• Please select future date for retest:

  Date

Signatures

• Candidate operator signature:

  Sign

• Assessor signature:

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