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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Coal Hauler Operator, Load Haul Dump Operator (LHD Operator), Loader Operator, Loading Machine Operator, Miner Operator, Muck Hauler, Production Miner, Ram Car Operator, Shuttle Car Operator, Under Ground Miner

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.See more occupations related to this task.
  • 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.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Stop gathering arms when cars are full.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Advance machines to gather material and convey it into cars.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Signal workers to move loaded cars.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Notify switching departments to deliver specific types of cars.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inspect boarding and locking of open-top box cars and wedging of side-drop and hopper cars to prevent loss of material in transit.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Direct other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Examine roadway and clear obstructions from the path of travel.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Guide and stop cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches, or wooden wedges, between wheels and rails.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain records of materials moved.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Measure, weigh, or verify levels of rock, gravel, or other excavated material to prevent equipment overloads.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to specifications.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Open and close bottom doors of cars to dump contents.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Push or ride cars down slopes, or hook cars to cables and control cable drum brakes, to ease cars down inclines.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Read written instructions or confer with supervisors about schedules and materials to be moved.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Data base user interface and query software — Data entry softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Facilities management software — Maintenance management software; Mine maintenance softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Industrial control software — Automated systems softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Microsoft Windows Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Time accounting software — Work time accounting softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • 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.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Position material handling equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate excavation equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Remove debris or damaged materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Record operational or production data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean equipment or supplies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Connect cables or electrical lines.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct material handling or moving activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Measure product or material dimensions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Remove debris from work sites.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Verify information or specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Exposed to ContaminantsSee more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life JacketsSee more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 78% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — 75% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or ControlsSee more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 79% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or UncomfortableSee more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 73% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 54% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — 67% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 76% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 67% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 20% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 35% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 38% responded “High responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 65% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 40% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 60% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 45% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 22% responded “Once a year or more but not every month.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 36% responded “Contact with others most of the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — 37% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — 42% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 37% responded “Serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 35% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 43% responded “Moderately close (at arm’s length).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 40% responded “Moderate responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 33% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 34% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 33% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 28% responded “About half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 35% responded “Moderate results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 38% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 44% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
61   High school diploma or equivalent

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39   Less than high school diploma

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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47-2071.00 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
47-2072.00 Pile Driver Operators
47-5022.00 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
47-5043.00 Roof Bolters, Mining
49-9045.00 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
49-9096.00 Riggers   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook
51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
53-7031.00 Dredge Operators

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $27.23 hourly, $56,640 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 3,500 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Decline (-1% or lower) Decline (-1% or lower)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 400
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • International Union of Operating Engineers external site
  • MHI external site
  • National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators external site
  • National Mining Association external site
  • United Mine Workers of America external site
  • United Steelworkers external site
  • Warehousing Education and Research Council external site

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