Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
O*NET Code: 47-5044.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Buggy DriverBuggy ManBuggy OperatorBuggy RunnerCar DropperCar DumperCar PincherCart DriverCoal Hauler OperatorCoke LoaderContinuous Miner OperatorEquipment Loader OperatorEquipment OperatorFront End Loader OperatorJoy LoaderJoy Loading Machine OperatorJoy OperatorLoad Haul Dump Operator (LHD Operator)LoaderLoader Operator
⚡ Skills (8)
Operation and Control3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
0Automated systems software
Industrial control software
0Inventory management systems
Inventory management software
0Maintenance management software
Facilities management software
0Mine maintenance software
Facilities management software
0Work time accounting software
Time accounting software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining → Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (5)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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