AI Assistant for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.(Core task)
  • 2Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.(Core task)
  • 3Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.(Core task)
  • 4Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.(Core task)
  • 5Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.(Core task)
  • 6Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.(Core task)
  • 7Examine roadway and clear obstructions from the path of travel.(Core task)
  • 8Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.(Core task)
  • 9Operate 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.(Core task)
  • 10Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Equipment Maintenance
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityTransportationAdministration and Management

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Windows

Other Tools

Automated systems softwareInventory management systemsMaintenance management softwareMine maintenance softwareWork time accounting software

Daily Work Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

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