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Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining

(SOC Code : 53-7033)

in San Diego County

Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

San Diego County is the same as San Diego-Carlsbad MSA.

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.

Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.

Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.

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.

Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.

Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.

Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.

Stop gathering arms when cars are full.

Advance machines in order to gather material and convey it into cars.

Start conveyor booms and gathering-arm motors, and operate winches to position cars under boom-conveyors for loading.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

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.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

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Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

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.

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.

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