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47-5044.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

Primary Directive

Ensure safe and efficient loading and moving of materials underground.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Inspect and prepare equipment

    Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment.

  2. 2

    Handle electrical cables

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

  3. 3

    Drive shuttle cars

    Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and discharge loads into mine cars or conveyors.

  4. 4

    Monitor loading processes

    Observe and record car numbers, tonnages, and grades of materials during loading.

  5. 5

    Direct other workers

    Signal workers to move loaded cars and assist in positioning materials.

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