Mine Shuttle Car Operators
Also called:
Shuttle Car Operator, Coal Hauler Operator, Ram Car Operator
What they do:
Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.
On the job, you would:
- Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
- Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps, and move controls in order to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
- Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.
Engineering and Technology
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Stress Tolerance
- Persistence
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$52,110
per year, on average
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