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Shuttle Car Operator
Drive diesel or electrically powered shuttle cars in underground mine. Also known as Buggy Operator, Buggy Runner, Car Dumper See More
Drives diesel or electrically powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or to conveyor: Positions shuttle car under discharge conveyor of loading machine, and observes that materials are loaded according to specifications. Maneuvers shuttle car to keep its nose under discharge conveyor. Controls conveyor which runs entire length of shuttle car to apportion load as loading progresses. Drives loaded shuttle car to ramp and moves controls to discharge load into mine car or onto conveyor. May move mine cars into position to be loaded from shuttle car. May charge batteries when operating battery-powered vehicle.
Personality Traits
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Shuttle Car Operator make?
Nationally: $39,000 – $60,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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