Contracted Qualification Test

A = Acceptable      U = Unacceptable      C = Comments

Given an operational gradall and dump truck (with operator), the candidate will perform the following tasks:

A. Preventive Maintenance: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Checked fluid levels – cold check.
_____2. Checked air cleaner system – serviced if required.
_____3. Checked tire pressures.
_____4. Inspected tires for cuts/tread wear/proper mounting.
_____5. Inspected all components of machine.
_____6. Checked bucket bolts for correct torque.
_____7. Lubricated machine.
_____8. Inspected hydraulic lines and connections.
_____9. Mounted machine properly.
_____10. Started engine – verified fluid levels.
_____11. Operated controls to warm-up hydraulics.
_____12. Checked steering/brakes.
_____13. Checked all safety items.
_____14. Checked lights and rotating beacon.
_____15. Checked remote start.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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B. Roading Machine: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Installed lock pin in bucket.
_____2. Stowed boom in carry rack.
_____3. Extended the boom to third hole.
_____4. Lowered rear mud flaps.
_____5. Placed machine out of remote control.
_____6. Checked lights and rotating beacon.
_____7. Checked steering/brakes.
_____8. Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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C. Remote Control: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Prepared the carrier for remote operation.
_____2. Prepared the upper structure for remote operation.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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D. Ditching Over Rear: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Aligned the machine for ditching.
_____2. Positioned the boom/extension/bucket for smooth cut.
_____3. Used proper controls for digging.
_____4. Used proper controls to swing the boom.
_____5. Placed material well away from ditch.
_____6. Moved forward maintaining line and reach.
_____7. Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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E. Ditching Over Side: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Oriented machine parallel to ditch line.
_____2. Maintained distance from ditch.
_____3. Loaded bucket with lighter cuts.
_____4. Swung the boom smoothly.
_____5. Placed material at rear of machine.
_____6.Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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F. Backfilling: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Used the bucket to place material in ditch.
_____2. Used the boom/extension/bucket/swing to rake material into ditch.
_____3. Moved the machine smoothly in either operation.
_____4. Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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G. Loading Trucks Over Rear: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Oriented machine for digging over side.
_____2. Positioned truck at rear of machine for easy reach and speed for loading trucks.
_____3. Used controls to dig and swing over dump truck.
_____4. Used controls to dump load into bed of dump truck smoothly.
_____5. Had dump truck move for ease of operation.
_____6. Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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H. Loading Trucks Over Side: The candidate correctly:

_____1. Oriented machine for digging over side.
_____2. Positioned dump truck on opposite side of machine.
_____3. Used controls to dig and swing around over dump truck.
_____4. Used controls to dump load into bed of dump truck smoothly.
_____5. Had dump truck move with machine for ease of operation.
_____6. Wore seat belt.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

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