Helpers--Extraction Workers

Assist extraction craft employees, including earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining equipment operators, by doing tasks requiring less competence.

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
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
HIGH
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

Coordination Know More
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