U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

53-7033 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

Illustrative example: Coke Loader

Broad Occupation: 53-7030 Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators
Minor Group: 53-7000 Material Moving Workers
Major Group: 53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010