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Continuous Mining Machine Operators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2016.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 20912 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.
Core · Task 20913 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.
Core · Task 20914 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.
Core · Task 14956 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Core · Task 14959 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Core · Task 14960 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Core · Task 14958 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Core · Task 14957 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Core · Task 14961 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Core · Task 14962 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Supplemental · Task 14964 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Supplemental · Task 19876 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Scrape or wash conveyors, using belt scrapers or belt washers, to minimize dust production.
Supplemental · Task 14963 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Supplemental · Task 19875 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Apply new technologies developed to minimize the environmental impact of coal mining.
Supplemental · Task 14965 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
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