- Operating machinery with hydraulic and manual controls
- Performing pre-start checks and preparing equipment and machinery
- Selecting and fitting the appropriate attachments for each job, such as blades, buckets or scoops
- Digging up soil, rock, dirt and other materials
- Transferring the excavated materials from one place to another
- Loading soil and material onto dump trucks
- Consulting with building or construction professionals on-site regarding the job requirements