Who is not suitable to drive an excavator? Looking at career suitability from hot topics across the Internet
Recently, discussions around career choices and skill thresholds have become increasingly popular across the Internet. In particular, the issue of suitability for mechanical operation positions has attracted widespread attention. This article will combine the hot topic data of the past 10 days to analyze the occupational requirements of excavator operators and summarize the characteristics of people who are not suitable for this position.
1. Topics related to excavator operation that are hotly discussed on the Internet

| Topic keywords | Discussion platform | heat index | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty of excavator certification | Zhihu/Tieba | 856,000 | The pass rate for the theoretical exam is only 68% |
| Occupational disease protection | Douyin/Kuaishou | 1.273 million | The incidence of lumbar spine disease reaches 42% |
| Proportion of female operators | Weibo/Bilibili | 638,000 | The proportion of women in the industry is less than 5% |
| Accident cause statistics | Professional forum | 382,000 | 70% of accidents are related to lack of concentration |
2. Five categories of people who are not suitable for driving excavators
1.Those whose physical fitness is not up to standard
According to the national vocational skills standards, excavator operation requirements:
| Project | Standard requirements | substandard performance |
|---|---|---|
| vision | Corrected visual acuity 5.0 or above | Color blindness/night blindness/depth perception disorder |
| hearing | Can distinguish 20dB alarm sound | High frequency hearing loss >40dB |
| body coordination | Hand coordination error <3cm | Tremor/Parkinson’s Symptoms |
2.People with poor psychological quality
Data from a certain vocational training school in 2023 show that the elimination rate of psychological tests reached 23%. The main problems include:
| psychological indicators | Qualified line | high risk behavior |
|---|---|---|
| stress response | RT≤0.8 seconds | freezing reaction to emergencies |
| focus | Lasts ≥4 hours | ADHD diagnosed patients |
| risk awareness | Recognition rate ≥90% | Repeatedly ignore warning signs |
3.Those with weak legal awareness
The 2024 industry report shows that 32% of illegal operations are related to insufficient legal awareness, with highlights including:
4.Those with excessive financial pressure
Industry research shows that the average monthly income is 6,000-15,000 yuan, but there is obvious seasonality:
| quarter | average income | work intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4200 yuan | 6 hours per day |
| Q2 | 9800 yuan | 10 hours per day |
5.Those with insufficient learning ability
Formal training institution courses include:
3. Suggestions on career choice
According to data from the China Construction Machinery Association, the common traits of successful operators include: spatial perception (score ≥ 7.2 points), mechanical affinity (test pass rate 81%), and fatigue resistance index (continuous working time > 8 hours). Job seekers are advised to undergo a professional assessment before deciding to enter the industry.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from March 1 to March 10, 2024. The sources include hot search lists on various platforms, industry reports and official statistical data.
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