Today there are many types of vehicles that are used in construction. These typically include loaders, dump trucks, back hoes, and small bobcat loaders. A bucket loader is a special tractor that has a bucket in the front. This bucket is used for moving large amounts of dirt, gravel, or debris at a construction work site.
A bucket loader operator is an individual who drives a loader. He is responsible for loading and unloading material at a construction site. This job requires an understanding of work-site security and special loading considerations. An operator must be able to scoop and transport material to multiple areas of a construction site without accident.
Heavy equipment operators are individuals with specialized training on construction vehicles. Each piece of equipment has nuances that require training and hands-on experience to work efficiently. A bucket loader typically has pedals and knobs for operational controls. The operator must have dexterity to operate the knobs and pedals simultaneously. This hand coordination is required to lift and dump the bucket on the loader.
The bucket loader has two directional controllers. One is designed to lift the bucket up and down using the arms that support the bucket area. The second controller manages the scooping and dumping of the bucket. These controllers must be used together to properly lift and dump material.
There are many types of buckets that can be used on the bucket loader. Each bucket has specific teeth that are used for special types of material. These buckets are connected to the tractor with metal arms and bolts.
The teeth of a bucket are the primary scooping device. Sharper teeth are typically used for harder surfaces. When the teeth of a bucket break they can be replaced without replacing the entire bucket. Most teeth are made from forged steel, which can handle heavy abuse.
The front end loader is another term for the bucket loader. These loaders can either have tracks or rubber tires. The track-based front end loader provides easy access to all forms of roads and rough terrain. These tracks are similar to tracks on military tanks.
A rock quarry is a gravel mining pit that is designed to provide gravel to consumers. Large bucket loaders are typically used in a rock quarry. These loaders move gravel into stacks which can be loaded into dump trucks. The loader is crucial in a rock quarry. It is specifically designed to move loads of material to multiple areas at a work site.