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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Buggy Man

2.	Coke Loader

3.	Continuous Miner Operator

4.	Equipment Operator

5.	Front End Loader Operator

6.	Joy Loader

7.	Joy Loading Machine Operator

8.	Joy Operator

9.	Load Haul Dump Operator (LHD Operator)

10.	Loader

11.	Loader Operator

12.	Loading Machine Operator

13.	Machine Loader

14.	Mechanical Shovel Operator

15.	Miner

16.	Miner Operator

17.	Muck Hauler

18.	Muck Operator

19.	Mucker Operator

20.	Mucking Machine Operator

21.	Production Miner

22.	Shuttle Car Operator

23.	Under Ground Miner

Job Tasks

	Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars. Remove debris or damaged materials. Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

	Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves. Position material handling equipment.

	Stop gathering arms when cars are full. Operate excavation equipment.

	Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces. Operate excavation equipment.

	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. Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

	Advance machines to gather material and convey it into cars. Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

	Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom conveyors for loading. Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking. Clean machinery or equipment.

	Signal workers to move loaded cars. Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.

	Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment. Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

	Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material. Record operational or production data.

	Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars. Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

	Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars to prevent loss of material in transit. Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.

	Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth. Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

	Estimate and record amounts of material in bins. Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. Record operational or production data.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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