Mine Shuttle Car Operators

Mine Shuttle Car Operators

Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.

Key Competencies * Dependability * Cooperation * Self Control * Stress Tolerance * Concern for Others * Persistence * Initiative * Achievement/Effort * Independence * Integrity

Representative Tasks * Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses. * Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors. * Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.

Industry

Mining Quarrying & Oil & Gas Extraction,

Job Family Transportation and Material Moving

Sample Job Titles Buggy Driver, Buggy Operator, Buggy Runner, Car Dropper, Car Dumper, Car Pincher, Cart Driver, Coal Hauler Operator, Monitor Car Operator, Ram Car Operator, Shuttle Buggy Operator, Shuttle Car Operator, Shuttle Officer, Shuttle Operator.