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- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining spend a lot of their time Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Reaction Time, Manual Dexterity, and Depth Perception. Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interacting With Computers
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Scheduling Work and Activities
Abilities
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Multilimb Coordination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Static Strength
Oral Comprehension
Far Vision
Rate Control
Information Ordering
Response Orientation
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Problem Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Time Sharing
Speech Clarity
Gross Body Coordination
Written Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Speed of Limb Movement
Stamina
Speech Recognition
Dynamic Strength
Night Vision
Spatial Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Wrist-Finger Speed
Glare Sensitivity
Written Expression
Memorization
Sound Localization
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Law and Government
Production and Processing
English Language
Design
Transportation
Geography
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Chemistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
Physics
Building and Construction
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Communications and Media
Wages
Nevada
$61,730
Wyoming
$53,070
Utah
$52,130
West Virginia
$50,380
Illinois
$46,720
Kentucky
$45,950
Pennsylvania
$44,510
Texas
$39,770
Tennessee
$35,490
Alabama
$31,530
Missouri
$27,590
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Monitoring
Instructing
Social Perceptiveness
Equipment Selection
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Active Learning
Writing
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Relationships
Independence
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Dependability
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Persistence
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Integrity
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Consequence of Error
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Physical Proximity
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Duration of Typical Work Week
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Sitting
Level of Competition
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Telephone
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Work Schedules
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 Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-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 Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
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-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
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
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-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
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-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-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
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-
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
- Importance Supplemental-
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.
Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.
Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.
Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars in order to prevent loss of material in transit.
Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.
Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.
Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.
Estimate and record amounts of material in bins.
Stop gathering arms when cars are full.
Signal workers to move loaded cars.
Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.
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
-On-the-Job Training-
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 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
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
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)