Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 • Identify the types of on-road dump trucks.
- Identify and describe standard dump trucks.
- Identify and describe special dump trucks and trailers.
Learning Objective 2 – Identify and describe the instruments and specialized control systems found on an on-road dump truck.
- Identify and describe instruments.
- Identify and describe control systems.
Learning Objective 3 – Describe the operator inspection and maintenance requirements for an on-road dump truck.
- Describe inspection, startup, and shutdown procedures.
- Identify preventive maintenance procedures that must be performed.
Learning Objective 4 – Describe safe on-road driving practices for on-road dump trucks.
- State the normal driving practices associated with dump truck operation.
- Describe how to handle a dump truck in an emergency.
Learning Objective 5 – Describe the procedures for operating a dump truck on the job.
- State the safety practices associated with dump truck operation on a job site.
- Describe proper loading, dumping, and snowplowing procedures.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 3) – Complete proper prestart inspection and maintenance for a dump truck.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 3) – Perform the proper startup, warm-up, and shutdown procedures.
Performance Task 3 (Learning Objectives 4 and 5) – Carry out basic operations with a dump truck:
- Dump a load in a designated spot, and tailgate-spread the load.
- Back up with a trailer attached.
- Perform tailgate adjustment, as applicable.
