How do they match: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

  • Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

  • Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

  • Direct other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.
  • 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.

  • Direct material handling or moving activities.