You need to hold a special vehicle driver's license to drive an excavator. This driver's license is for special operations and needs to be approved by the Ministry of Labor or the Safety Supervision Bureau to apply for a formal operation license, skill certificate and certification certificate. The excavator driver's license is different from the ordinary motor vehicle driver's license. People holding this driver's license can legally operate an excavator for operation, but this driver's license does not allow driving ordinary motor vehicles.
In addition, excavator operators also need to have a certain physical fitness and safety awareness to ensure safety during operation. Excavator operators need to master various skills, such as operation skills, maintenance skills, safety skills, etc., and understand the working principle, structural characteristics, usage methods and common troubleshooting of excavators. The mastery of these skills and knowledge can not only improve work efficiency, but also ensure the safety and stability of operation.
When applying for an excavator driver's license, the applicant needs to meet the following conditions: over 18 years old, in good health, with a cultural level and safety technical knowledge and skills suitable for the type of operation applied for, and meet other requirements specified in the safety technical specifications.