Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,580 - 74,460; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Excavating and Loading Machine & Dragline Operator to operate and maintain heavy machinery, primarily focused on excavating and loading loose materials. This position requires strong operational control and monitoring skills to ensure efficient and safe machinery operation. With a growing demand for such roles in the United States and varying salary levels based on state, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in the field.

Qualifications

• Monitor equipment operations effectively.
• Repair machinery using appropriate tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery to excavate and load materials.
• Adjust machinery settings for optimal performance.
• Lubricate and maintain machinery parts.
• Transport materials across various sites.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Monitoring

Repairing

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email software

Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Spreadsheet software

Google Gmail

Job description

Excavating and Loading Machine & Dragline Operator

What is an Excavating and Loading Machine & Dragline Operator?

Example of Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operator Job Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.

Life As an Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operator

• Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
• Drive machines to work sites.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.

Things an Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operator Should Know How to Do

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Tram Operator
• Steam Shovel Operator
• Pit Operator
• Excavator
• Backhoe Operator

Job Demand for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

In the United States, there were 50,600 jobs for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,100 new jobs for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator by 2026. The BLS estimates 6,100 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operator are Utah, Texas, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Kentucky, Maine, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The typical yearly salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators is somewhere between $29,580 and $74,460.

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators who work in Wyoming, Alaska, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Spreadsheet software
• Google Gmail