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Continuous Mining Machine Operators

SOC 47-5041.00

Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.9

Operation and Control

3.9

Equipment Maintenance

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Troubleshooting

3.2

Repairing

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Active Listening

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

3.9

Production and Processing

3.7

Law and Government

3.4

Education and Training

3.2

English Language

2.8

Administration and Management

2.8

Transportation

2.7

Public Safety and Security

2.7

Key Tasks

1Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.

2Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.

3Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.

4Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.

5Drive machines into position at working faces.

Also Known As

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