• Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses
• Maneuver shuttle cars into position for loading and unloading
• Position material handling equipment
• Drive loaded shuttle cars to conveyors, having full awareness of other miners, mining equipment, power cable, and move controls to discharge loads onto conveyors
• Observe hand signals, light signal, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines
• Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
• Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary
• Clean machinery or equipment
• Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to mining conditions
• Follow Company Policies, State, and Federal Laws

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Shuttle Car Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training