How do they match: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

  • Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

  • 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.
  • Drive machines to work sites.
  • 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.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
  • Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
  • Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.

  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Direct material handling or moving activities.
  • Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Measure product or material dimensions.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Shovel materials.