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

  • Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

  • Electric Scoop Operator
  • Electric Shovel Operator
  • Equipment Operator
  • Coal Equipment Operator
  • Earth Moving Equipment Operator
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Mining Earth Moving Equipment Operator

  • 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.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
  • Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.

  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Operate excavation equipment.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.