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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
SOC 53-7032.00
Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control
4.1
Operation Monitoring
3.6
Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Learning
3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical
3.2
Building and Construction
3.2
Public Safety and Security
3.0
English Language
2.6
Mathematics
2.6
Design
2.4
Administration and Management
2.4
Transportation
2.3
Key Tasks
1Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as
power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
2Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
3Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with
efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
4Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that
work can be performed to specifications.
5Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or
breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Also Known As
Aerial Tram Operator
Air Shovel Operator
Back Digger Operator
Back Filler Operator
Back Hoe Machine Operator
Back Hoe Operator
Backhoe Operator
Clam Shovel Operator
Coal Equipment Operator
Diesel Scoop Operator
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable wrenches
Air grease guns
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Backhoes
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