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surface mine plant operator
Description
Code
8342.10
Description
Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines.
Alternative Labels
aggregate driver
quarry earth moving equipment operative
quarry plant operator
surface mine plant operator
surface miner (heavy equipment)
surface miner equipment operator
surface mining heavy equipment driver
tipper driver
Regulatory Aspect
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Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released