Mine Shuttle Car Operators
Code: 53-7111.00
Description : Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.
JobTitles : Shuttle Car Operator, Coal Hauler Operator, Ram Car Operator
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.
- Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.
- Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
- Guide and stop cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches, or wooden wedges, between wheels and rails.
- Push or ride cars down slopes, or hook cars to cables and control cable drum brakes, to ease cars down inclines.
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.
- Open and close bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
- Direct other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.
- Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to specifications.