How do they match: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

  • Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
  • Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers.
  • Drive machines to work sites.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.

  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.