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Quarry Laborer
All extraction workers not listed separately.
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Dimension Quarry Supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in strip or pit mining or in quarrying studies contour maps and aerial photographs to determine locations for roads and cuts. Supervises road construction crew and lays out blast pattern. Supervises drilling and shooting... [+] More
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in strip or pit mining or in quarrying studies contour maps and aerial photographs to determine locations for roads and cuts. Supervises road construction crew and lays out blast pattern. Supervises drilling and shooting crews in drilling blast holes and detonation of charges. Plans location of spoil pile (dump area) to allow maximum room for stripping. Coordinates stripping, drilling, blasting, quarrying, and loading activities, and assists workers with faulty equipment. Determines property lines and legal limits of operations in order to comply with rights of adjoining property owners and mining laws. Schedules running and major repair work on drilling machine and stripping and loading shovels. Requisitions supplies, such as explosives, lubricants, bits, and machine parts. Observes mining operation to detect violation of safety regulations and compiles safety and production records. May supervise crushing operations. May train new workers. May be designated according to specific work performed as supervisor, drilling and shooting; supervisor, blasting. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less
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Quarry Supervisor Dimension Stone
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in quarrying dimension stone schedules production or maintenance assignments of workers. Marks area or dimensions of blocks to be removed from stone mass, using chalkline. Fills blast holes with blasting agents and detonator, and... [+] More
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in quarrying dimension stone schedules production or maintenance assignments of workers. Marks area or dimensions of blocks to be removed from stone mass, using chalkline. Fills blast holes with blasting agents and detonator, and notifies workers to evacuate area. Detonates explosive, using blasting machine, to separate block from stone mass blaster. Signals hoisting engineer to lift blocks from pit to stockpile area. Inspects blocks for defects such as cracks or discolorations. Computes dimensions of and marks identifying data on blocks. Fastens dogs into drilled holes in stone to facilitate loading on truck. Compiles production and shipping records. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less
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Quarry Supervisor Open Pit
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in blasting, removing, and crushing mineral ores in open-pit mines (quarries) plans location and drilling of blast holes to ensure maximum extraction of ore and provide access roads for trucking ores out of mine.... [+] More
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in blasting, removing, and crushing mineral ores in open-pit mines (quarries) plans location and drilling of blast holes to ensure maximum extraction of ore and provide access roads for trucking ores out of mine. Trains workers in drilling blast holes and in loading and shooting explosive charges. Directs power-shovel operators and truck drivers in stripping new diggings and in loading and removing ores from mine. Directs crusher tender in breaking ore into pieces preparatory to extraction of valuable minerals. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less
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Quarry Worker
Performs any combination of following tasks in rock quarry removes mud and muck from surface of stone, using pick, shovel, and steam hose. Chips irregularities from stone slabs to produce uniform, rectangular shapes and reduce shipping weights, using pick. Loosens blasted... [+] More
Performs any combination of following tasks in rock quarry removes mud and muck from surface of stone, using pick, shovel, and steam hose. Chips irregularities from stone slabs to produce uniform, rectangular shapes and reduce shipping weights, using pick. Loosens blasted stone, using pick and crowbar. Cuts notches (dog-holes) in blocks of stone with pick and hammer, and attaches hoisting cables, hooks, or slings to stone. Breaks stone into pieces, using sledgehammer. Loads broken rock into boxes to be hoisted from quarry, using shovel, stone fork, or hands. Loosens blasted stone with bar or pick and skids rock into position for breaking. [-] Less
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Laborer Construction
Builds and performs a variety of physical labor duties on construction projects. Transfers from one task to another as directed. Measures distances from grade stakes, pounds stakes, and stretches tight line. Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms. Signals operators... [+] More
Builds and performs a variety of physical labor duties on construction projects. Transfers from one task to another as directed. Measures distances from grade stakes, pounds stakes, and stretches tight line. Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications. Levels earth to fine grade specifications, using pick and shovel. Mixes concrete, using portable mixer. Smoothes and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete, using float, trowel, or screed. Positions, joins, aligns, and seals pipe sections. Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces. Mops, brushes, or spreads paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection. Applies caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices. Grinds, sands, or polishes surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines. Performs variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as demolishing buildings, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, mounting pipe hangers, and cutting and attaching insulating material. [-] Less
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Machine Shop Laborer
Performs a variety of tasks to assist in machine shop activities. Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, conveyors, or trucks manually or using hoist. Delivers metal parts or stock to designated work areas for machining,... [+] More
Performs a variety of tasks to assist in machine shop activities. Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, conveyors, or trucks manually or using hoist. Delivers metal parts or stock to designated work areas for machining, using electric pallet mover, hoist, or overhead crane. Lifts metal part or stock onto machine, manually or using hoist, and secures it on machine table, in chuck, or holding fixture, using wrenches, to assist in setting up machine. Feeds metal parts or stock into automatic metal working machines and removes machined part from machine after prescribed period of time or at end of machining cycle. Adds coolant to reservoirs of machines and lubricates machine parts and ways, using grease gun and oil can. Reclaims cutting and lubricating oils from machines by pumping oil from machine reservoir into barrel, dumping oil from barrel into centrifugal separator that removes metal chips and dirt from oil, and drains clean oil from separator into containers. Removes metal chips and shavings from surfaces of machines, using rag or air hose, and wipes surfaces of machines with rag to remove excess oil. Cleans around work areas, using broom and shovel. Separates metal shavings, chips, and scrap materials from trash and places them in bins for resale. May remove burs or excess metal from machined parts, using files, sandpaper, emery cloth, or grinding machine. [-] Less
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Production Laborer
Performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products manually or by mechanized means. Transfers finished products and raw materials about plant and... [+] More
Performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products manually or by mechanized means. Transfers finished products and raw materials about plant and warehouse, using hand truck. Delivers production items to designated work areas for processing. Delivers processed units to storage or for the next stage of processing. Stacks processed items in warehouse. Packs products in containers. Cleans around work areas, using broom and shovel. Assists other production workers in production activities. May perform other duties as assigned. [-] Less
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Receiving Laborer
Receives deliveries in the shipping and receiving department. Performs physical labor to move, shelve, or load materials.
Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents of items for conformance Affixes postage on packages, using postal meter. Compares items packed with customer's order and other identifying data.
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Warehouse Laborer
Loads and unloads materials in warehouse, and performs a variety of other warehouse tasks. Reads work order, shipping order, or follows verbal instructions. Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting... [+] More
Loads and unloads materials in warehouse, and performs a variety of other warehouse tasks. Reads work order, shipping order, or follows verbal instructions. Loads and unloads materials into or from vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Maintains and compiles records as required. May occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. [-] Less
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