Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

Excavate and load loose materials using machines that you operate or maintain.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Communication with others
Physical demands
Comfort of the work setting
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More

Areas of Study

Building and Construction Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Education and Training Know More
English Language Know More
Mechanical Know More
Production and Processing Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Control Precision Know More
  3. Depth Perception Know More
  4. Far Vision Know More
  5. Manual Dexterity Know More
  6. Multilimb Coordination Know More
  7. Response Orientation Know More
  8. Spatial Orientation Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
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Troubleshooting Know More