How do you handle stressful situations?
Working on any heavy machinery can be stressful for the operator. The interviewer wants to hear how you handle stressful situations while at work to ensure you will be the right candidate for their company. It is best to remain calm and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills when confronted with stressful situations. Describe how you deal with the stressors of running an excavator.
It is best to avoid saying you do not handle stress well or lose your cool in stressful situations. The interviewer wants to hire an operator that is level-headed and calm under pressure.
"I handle stressful situations very well. I grew up on a ranch, and it seemed like my father and I were constantly under stress keeping the farm going and dealing with emergencies. When I have a stressful situation while operating a backhoe, I stop, focus on what is causing the situation to be stressful, and come up with a solution to make the situation less stressful."
