Information

  • Candidate Name - HEO Field Exam - Motor Grader

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  • 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:

Motor Grader 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?

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

  • Date of test or refresher course?

  • Photo of that certification:

Pre-start Inspection:

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

  • Did the operator position barricades and appropriate warning signs?

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

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

  • Did the operator verify blade sharpness and condition?

  • Did the operator check for and identify any fluid leakage in tanks, line pumps, cylinders, etc. ?

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

Job Site Survey:

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

  • Did the operator identify and verify grade stakes?

  • Did the operator verify safety of equipment set-up

Start-up and Warm-up of Motor Grader:

  • Did the operator successfully start the engine?

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

  • Did the operator check all controls for proper function such as but not limited to; The blade, steering and travel.

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

Perform Basic Maneuvering Skills:

  • Did the operator position the motor grader as instructed for the exercise?

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

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

  • Did the operator accomplish a turn of at least 90° with the moldboard up - straight-frame?

  • Did the operator accomplish a turn of at least 90° with lift and lower the right side of the moldboard up-articulated

  • Did the operator accomplish a turn of at least 90° with lift and lower the right side of the moldboard up offset?

Perform Basic Moldboard (Blade) Operations:

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

  • Is the operator able to lift and lower the right side of the moldboard?

  • Is the operator able to lift and lower the left side of the moldboard?

  • Is the operator able to shift circle drawbar to the right or left?

  • Is the operator able to rotate the circle drawbar?

  • Is the operator able to raise and lower the scarifier?

  • Is the operator able to pitch (tilt) the blade forward and rearward?

Perform Basic Grading Skills:

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

  • Is the operator able to grade a rough grade following grade stakes placed along a section at least 300 feet long with a width of at least double that of the machine?

  • Is the operator able to demonstrate the rotation of the blade for high bank grading?

  • Is the operator able to perform the cutting of a V ditch at least 50 feet long with a 3 to 1 slope?

  • Is the operator able to perform the cutting of windrow with the blade adjusted so as not to drive over the freshly cut windrow?

Motor Grader Shut-Down:

  • Is the operator able to move the motor grader to the designated shutdown area?

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

Safety:

  • Did the operator use all necessary PPE properly?

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

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

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

Assessment Recommendations & Evaluations

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

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

  • Please detail basis for failure:

  • Please select future date for retest:

Signatures

  • Candidate operator signature:

  • Assessor signature:

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