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Mine Shuttle Car Operators

Also known as: Buggy Driver, Buggy Operator, Buggy Runner, Car Dropper, Car Dumper, Car Pincher, Cart Driver, Coal Hauler Operator, Monitor Car Operator, Ram Car Operator

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School19%
High School Diploma67%
Some College14%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None5%
Up to 1 month25%
1-3 months19%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years35%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None14%
Up to 1 month60%
1-3 months21%
3-6 months3%
6 months - 1 year3%

How AI Impacts Each Task

16 tasks analyzed

Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.

Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.

Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityCooperationSelf ControlStress ToleranceConcern for OthersPersistenceInitiativeAchievement/EffortIndependenceIntegrityAdaptability/FlexibilitySocial Orientation
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