Qualification Test

A = Acceptable U = Unacceptable C = Comments

Given an operational Skid-Steer, the candidate will perform the following tasks:

A. Preventive Maintenance: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Checked the fluid levels/cold and hot
_____2. Checked air cleaner system/serviced if required
_____3. Checked tire pressures.
_____4. Inspected tires for cuts/tread-wear/properly mounted.
_____5. Inspected bucket for wear
_____6. Lubricated machine.
_____7. Inspected hydraulic lines and connections
_____8. Inspected safety latches on tool attachment arms
_____9. Mounted machine properly
_____10. Operated controls to warm-up hydraulics.
_____11. Checked steering/brakes.
_____12. Wore seat belt

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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B. Carrying a Load:

_____1. Loaded bucket
_____2. Maintained bucket load capacity
_____3. Maintained bucket height
_____4. Dumped load at proper height
_____5.Wore seat belt.

Comments: ____________________________________________________________

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C. Stockpiling:

_____1. Approached stockpile
_____2. Loaded bucket
_____3. Maintained smooth loader cycle
_____4. Stockpiled material properly
_____5. Dressed side of stockpile
_____6.Keep work area smooth
_____7.Wore seat belt.

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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D. Excavating a work site:

_____1. Started the cut at correct bucket angle
_____2. Made shallow/long cuts
_____3. Carried bucket at proper height to stockpile area
_____4. Stockpiled materials away from excavation
_____5. Operated machine at correct speed for site conditions
_____6. Wore seat belt

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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E. Backfilling (Qualification Test Skid-Steer, Continued):

_____1. Approached stockpiled fill material
_____2. Maintained bucket position
_____3. Loaded bucket
_____4. Carried load to fill area
_____5. Dumped load into excavation
_____6. Compacted material when feasible
_____7. Maintained proper ground speed for site conditions
_____8.Wore seat belt.

Comments:____________________________________________________________

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F. Implement change out:

_____1. Approached staging area properly
_____2. Placed off load implement in proper position
_____3. Unlatched safety latches
_____4. Approached new implement at proper angle
_____5. Hooked up new implement to lift arms/set safety latches
_____6. Attached hydraulic lines (if required)
_____7. Tested new implement for proper operation
_____8. Carried new implement at proper height as required
_____9.Wore seat belt.

Comments:___________________________________________________________

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G. Operation of Auger

_____1. Approached work site correctly
_____2. Positioned auger at proper angle
_____3. Applied proper downward pressure
_____4. Maintained proper R_PM to operate auger
_____5. Cleaned hole properly
_____6. Wore seat belt

Comments:___________________________________________________________

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H. Operation of forklift attachment

_____1. Set forks at proper width for pick
_____2. Estimated weight of load to be picked
_____3. Made sure machine could pick/carry load
_____4. Approached palette at proper speed and angle
_____5. Lifted and carried load at proper height and speed
_____6. Approached off-load site properly
_____7. Off-loaded palette properly
_____8. Wore seat belt

Comments:___________________________________________________________

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I. Driving Course

_____1. Entered course at proper speed/ 1/i, V2, full
_____2. Maintained proper height of implement while on course
_____3. Maneuvered through course properly
_____4. Wore seat belt

Comments:___________________________________________________________

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