Occupation information for Helpers--Extraction Workers District Of Columbia

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Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Provide assistance to extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers and derrick operators.
  • Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
  • Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
  • Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
  • Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
  • Organize materials to prepare for use.
  • Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
  • Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.
  • Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.
  • Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Augers
  • Belt conveyors
  • Blasting caps
  • Boring machines
  • Detonators

Technology:
  • Electronic mail software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Office suite software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software
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