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Mine Shuttle Car Operators
SOC 53-7111.00
Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control
4.1
Operation Monitoring
3.2
Monitoring
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Speaking
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.8
Active Listening
2.6
Repairing
2.6
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical
3.0
Law and Government
2.7
Transportation
2.5
Administration and Management
2.3
Education and Training
2.2
Chemistry
2.1
Psychology
2.1
English Language
2.0
Key Tasks
1Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as
loading progresses.
2Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine
cars or onto conveyors.
3Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.
4Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted
under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
5Guide and stop cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches, or wooden
wedges, between wheels and rails.
Also Known As
Buggy Driver
Buggy Operator
Buggy Runner
Car Dropper
Car Dumper
Car Pincher
Cart Driver
Coal Hauler Operator
Monitor Car Operator
Ram Car Operator
Tools & Equipment
Cap lamps
Channel lock pliers
Diesel shuttle cars
Electric shuttle cars
Electric switch controls
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