O*NET-SOC 47-5022.00

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h4.1207/2013
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6207/2013
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1207/2013
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.007/2013
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2013
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Control Precision1.A.2.b.14.1207/2013
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.24.1207/2013
Depth Perception1.A.4.a.64.007/2013
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8807/2013
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.8807/2013
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7507/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.Core8107/2013
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.Core8107/2013
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.Core8107/2013
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.Core8007/2013
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.Core8007/2013

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5511/2023
Investigative2.411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.