This Heavy Equipment Operator Evaluation template helps supervisors assess operator competence and safe work practices across common machines, including bulldozers, backhoe loaders, compactors, drum rollers, excavators, graders, and skid steers. It covers pre-planning, locating utilities, referencing drawings, and ensuring operator training. The checklist guides thorough pre-operation inspections, cab housekeeping, fluid and tire checks, ROPS and seatbelt condition, and component integrity. Operational criteria include mounting and dismounting safely, proper start-up, warm-up, stabilizer use, slope limits, clear work areas, matching ground speed to terrain, and no riders. Use this form to standardize evaluations, document qualifications, and improve jobsite safety.
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