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Helpers--Extraction Workers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

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This source lists 14 tasks, including 9 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: 08/2018.

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Core · Task 13699 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.

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Core · Task 13700 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.

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Core · Task 13705 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13709 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.

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Core · Task 13702 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Organize materials to prepare for use.

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Core · Task 13698 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13701 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.

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Core · Task 13708 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.

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Core · Task 13706 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 13703 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Provide assistance to extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers and derrick operators.

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Supplemental · Task 13710 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.

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Supplemental · Task 13707 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.

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Supplemental · Task 13704 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Dismantle extracting and boring equipment used for excavation, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 13711 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Dig trenches.

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