How do they match: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

  • Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

  • Equipment Loader Operator
  • Equipment Operator

  • 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.

  • Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.
  • Measure, weigh, or verify levels of rock, gravel, or other excavated material to prevent equipment overloads.
  • Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.

  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Clean equipment or supplies.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.
  • Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.
  • Operate excavation equipment.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Position material handling equipment.