Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
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Salary Information
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining: $52,550 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate excavation equipment. | General |
| Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems. | General |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | General |
| Measure product or material dimensions. | General |
| Verify information or specifications. | General |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. | General |
| Shovel materials. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | Maintenance |
| Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Google Gmail | Electronic mail software |
| Machine control systems | Industrial control software |
| Machine monitoring software | Industrial control software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |