How do they match: Helpers--Extraction Workers

  • Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

  • Dismantle extracting and boring equipment used for excavation, using hand tools.
  • Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
  • Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.
  • Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
  • Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
  • Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.

  • Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
  • Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
  • Load materials into construction equipment.
  • Maintain drilling equipment.
  • Operate mining equipment.
  • Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.