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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Reaction Time, Multilimb Coordination, Control Precision, and Auditory Attention. Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Coordination.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Analyzing Data or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Response Orientation
Depth Perception
Far Vision
Oral Expression
Static Strength
Rate Control
Oral Comprehension
Selective Attention
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Spatial Orientation
Trunk Strength
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Limb Movement
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Problem Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Peripheral Vision
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Extent Flexibility
Wrist-Finger Speed
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Sound Localization
Category Flexibility
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Closure
Deductive Reasoning
Stamina
Written Expression
Gross Body Coordination
Night Vision
Number Facility
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Physics
Law and Government
Chemistry
Design
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Geography
Clerical
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Wages
Alaska
$57,070
California
$55,800
Washington
$50,680
Nevada
$48,720
Michigan
$48,390
New Jersey
$47,930
Wyoming
$47,890
Rhode Island
$46,670
Massachusetts
$46,480
Illinois
$46,110
West Virginia
$45,160
Colorado
$44,750
Wisconsin
$43,390
Oregon
$42,560
Minnesota
$42,430
Maryland
$42,410
Delaware
$42,130
Arizona
$41,700
District of Columbia
$40,170
New York
$39,710
Connecticut
$39,220
North Dakota
$38,860
Utah
$38,260
Missouri
$38,210
Pennsylvania
$37,570
New Hampshire
$37,010
Virginia
$36,740
Kentucky
$36,570
Montana
$36,370
Iowa
$36,220
South Carolina
$36,070
Georgia
$35,910
Idaho
$35,460
Maine
$35,390
Tennessee
$34,260
Ohio
$34,100
South Dakota
$33,410
Alabama
$33,170
Vermont
$33,070
Louisiana
$33,070
Indiana
$33,020
Florida
$32,900
Kansas
$32,570
North Carolina
$31,980
New Mexico
$31,650
Texas
$31,280
Nebraska
$31,190
Arkansas
$29,800
Guam
$29,480
Oklahoma
$29,460
Mississippi
$28,810
Puerto Rico
$18,950
Skills
Operation and Control
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Social Perceptiveness
Mathematics
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Instructing
Writing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Work Values
Support
Independence
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Independence
Initiative
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Contact With Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Consequence of Error
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Level of Competition
Deal With External Customers
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Standing
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to High Places
Degree of Automation
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Work Schedules
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Once a week or more but not every day-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Drive machines to work sites.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
- Importance Supplemental-
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Drive machines to work sites.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Drive machines to work sites.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Drive machines to work sites.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive machines to work sites.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Drive machines to work sites.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Drive machines to work sites.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Drive machines to work sites.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Drive machines to work sites.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)