ISCO Occupation Group 8342.10 Surface Mine Plant Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Surface Mine Plant Operator: Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines.
Essential Skills
- Conduct Inter-Shift Communication
- Address Problems Critically
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
- Excavation Techniques
- Inspect Heavy Surface Mining Equipment
- Operate Mining Tools
- Troubleshoot
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Make Independent Operating Decisions
- Communicate Mine Equipment Information
- React To Events In Time-Critical Environments
- Deal With Pressure From Unexpected Circumstances
- Mechanics
Optional Skills
- Operate Bucket Wheel Excavator
- Operate Dump Truck
- Operate Bulldozer
- Operate Shotcreter
- Operate Tractor
- Operate Dragline
- Operate Spreader
- Operate Excavator
- Drive Vehicles
- Ensure Compliance With Safety Legislation
- Operate Front Loader
Alternative Names
- Surface Miner Equipment Operator
- Tipper Driver
- Aggregate Driver
- Surface Mining Heavy Equipment Driver
- Surface Miner (Heavy Equipment)
- Quarry Plant Operator
- Quarry Earth Moving Equipment Operative
