AI Assistant for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Core Responsibilities

• 1Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.(Core task)
• 2Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.(Core task)
• 3Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.(Core task)
• 4Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.(Core task)
• 5Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.(Core task)
• 6Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.(Core task)
• 7Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.(Core task)
• 8Create or maintain inclines or ramps.(Core task)
• 9Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.(Core task)
• 10Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.(Core task)

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