Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

47-5044

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DescriptionAbout this Occupation

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.

A Day in the LifeDetails about this occupation

  • Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.
  • Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
  • Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
  • Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
  • Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.

EducationTypes of education and training needed for this occupation

Education and training requirements vary by occupation. Crane operators and excavating machine operators usually have several years of experience in related occupations.

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

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